Residential Aide - Men's program

Company: Wellmore, Inc.
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Morris House provides temporary housing for adult men in Drug/Alcohol recovery with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health disorders in a non-clinical setting. As a member of the treatment team, the Residential Aide is responsible for the well-being and safety of the clients while assisting with and supervising client activities. As a Residential Aide, this individual will remain awake on all designated shifts.Shifts available: Full-time - 40 hours/week2nd Shift - 4:00 PM-12:00 AM (midnight), Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday throu Location: Morris House- North Elm Street, WaterburyPay rate: $14.50 per hour Duties & Responsibilities• Develops positive working relationships with supervisor, co-workers and members of the clinical team.• Develops appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients• Abides by the Code of Ethics.• Facilitates assigned educational groups and community meetings.• Supervises visiting hours.• Models appropriate professional behavior, including parenting within the program.• Collects/administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests.• Supervises meal and snack times. Occasionally assists with the meal and snack prep. • Supervises self-administration of medication.• Routine bed checks, house rounds and documentation of client counts.• Makes clear and detailed entries in staff log and appropriate files, including incident reports.

Education and Experience Requirements:Minimum 2 years college in counseling or related field. (Experience can be considered as a substitution.) Knowledge of the recovery process is helpful and preferred. Experience in a similar setting is desirable. Must be able to climb 4-5 flights of stairs in the home. Good computer skills. Must be able to maintain client confidentiality. Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Must be willing to become and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification - Wellmore will pay for the classes onsite.

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