GILEAD - Residential Support Worker at Oak Hill/Gilead

Middletown, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

20.69

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health support, Substance abuse support, Coaching, Mentoring, Advocacy, Daily living skills training, Money management, Crisis intervention, Documentation, Transportation coordination, Meal preparation, Household management, Symptom management, Patient care, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity. Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery-oriented Residential Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team in our supervised apartment program for women. About the position: The Residential Support Worker for Gilead’s Middletown area adult supervised apartment program works Su, M, T, W, Th 11p-7a providing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and supportive services in a program serving women with major mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders and histories of significant trauma. The position is an awake overnight position. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management and daily living skills, providing prompts as necessary. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the mental healthcare or direct-care field, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed Benefits: Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%) Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%) Hands-on learning experience and supervision Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training) This is a union position and pays $17.51-20.69 per hour dependent on level of education. Responsibilities: Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports Exchanging information from one shift to another, through required reporting documentation and communication, both electronic and paper documentation, as needed Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics. Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization. We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Residential Support Worker provides overnight coaching, mentoring, and advocacy for women in a supervised apartment program. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, monitoring mental health, and maintaining accurate documentation of client progress.