Location: New Britain,CT, USA
At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.
In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!
Position Summary:
Performs daily living assistance and medical care to residents. Performs administrative duties and delegated tasks as a member of the patient care team. Directs workflow of Residential Technicians.
Hourly Rate Starting at $23.00 an hour!
Essential Functions:
* Coordinate the activities of the technicians, providing guidance and support as needed. Foster a positive team culture and collaboration.
* Provide direct care and support to residents; Accurately performs and documents vital signs.
* Assist with daily living activities, including meal pick up and set up, medication monitoring, and hygiene.
* Monitor and supervise residents to ensure safety and adherence to program rules.
* Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities for residents, promoting engagement and socialization.
* Address crisis situations and provide emotional support to residents in need.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of residential facility.
* Document resident activities, behaviors, and progress in a timely and accurate manner.
* Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to residents
* Monitor individual's needs at all times; Engage residents by providing weekly programs and social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
* Provides on-call coverage for consultations and emergency services.
* Collects fees and records payments; photographs clients and prepares client ID cards; electronically prepares medical records for new admissions and accompanying information; processes client refunds; participating in clinical staff meetings; completes client fee contracts; updates lobby boards; process late fee letters on a timely basis
* Transports patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
High-school diploma or equivalent with CNA, EMT or MA certification required; Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred. One (1) year experience and demonstrated ability and sensitivity to work with drug dependent people within the scope of this rehabilitation program. Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained and maintained within the initial 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid driver's license and safe/clear driving record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For all benefit eligible employees, we offer a prestigious employment package that includes competitive compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits including:
* Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
* Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
* Voluntary Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance and AD&D - 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
* Short-Term Disability - 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
* 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
* $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
* Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
* Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.
EEO Statement:
Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.