Senior Residential Aide: Milestone- 7069

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters. JOB TITLE: Senior Residential Aide EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk SCHEDULED HOURS: At least one weekend day/Two 2nd shifts per week PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone, Putnam, CT

PC#: 2236

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Milestone Milestone is a 7-30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues. Our program is recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed. The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services. This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment, housing, and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus. Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders. ABOUT THE POSITION: Senior Residential Aide Duties & Responsibilities * Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard * Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure. * Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events * Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills. * Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor * Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.

• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as

assigned. * Facilitates post crisis response meetings with program staff and program director.

• Orients and trains new program staff.
• Facilitates staff meetings in the absence of the program director.
• Coordinates staff training efforts ensuring compliance to program models.
• Oversees staff implementation of identified strategies for residents to

ensure needs are met. * Cares for all program facilities and equipment: Household tasks and duties as assigned, or as needed, to promote a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Maintains program vehicles and office site to agency standards. * Ensures program compliance with CHR health and safety standards, as well as Joint Commission, DCF, DPH, DMHAS, and OSHA standards, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable.

• Provides after-hours’ on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma required Experience: Experience working as a Residential Aide in a congregate care setting. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid Driver’s License required, Use of personal vehicle may be required for position. Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace: * Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years! Generous Time Off: * Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday! Retirement Savings: * Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. Comprehensive Insurance: * Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance! Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse

Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). * Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities. Career Development: * FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!

• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career

aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide. Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal

decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! * Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program. Employee Involvement: * Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees! Stay Informed: * Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop. And So Much More: * Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility. Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$19.28/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!