Residential Assistant - Life SkillsEducation Advancement Program (LEAP) - $18.00/Hr.Job descriptionDo you want to work for a Top Workplace?Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top Workplaces in Connecticut, bythe Hartford Courant since 2011.Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofitwith the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide toolsand resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. Thededication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believehealthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assistedadults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gainexperience, develop social networks, maintain employment, and advanceday-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual weserve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create strongerfamilies. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engagedcitizens. Stronger communities are built based on mental wellness.In addition to our comprehensive benefits package wealso offer flexible schedules, educational growth opportunities, Public ServiceLoan Forgiveness Program, peer recognition programs, a casual dress code,Agency events, retreats, and family first philosophy.We are seeking dedicated professionals to staff ourquality programs.Residential Assistant - Life SkillsEducation Advancement Program (LEAP) - $18.00/Hr.Closing Date: 11/25/2024PT 16 Hr/wkProvides24/7 support to young adults in a residential setting while teaching dailyliving skills in accordance with agency values and procedures. Responsibilitiesinclude: implementing policies and procedures, training new employees,charting, medication cueing, case management, crisis intervention, creating andproviding member IRPs, assisting Unit Director with assessments, admissions,discharges. Documentation of services in the Electronic Medical Records System(EMRS). CNA/HHA/PCA/PCT preferred.Worksite:NorwichHours:Saturday12:00pm - 8:00 pm, Sunday 6:45 am - 2:45 pmDuties and Responsibilities:
Engages and supports Program Participants with engagement in residential, recovery-oriented activities, recreational, social, and community events
Teaches skills supporting Program Participants with daily living skills and meeting daily living needs such as shopping, laundry, housekeeping, transportation, etc.
Implements designated goal activities in coordination with the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator
Provides crisis intervention supports
Conducts light: housekeeping, disinfecting, yard maintenance and snow removal on sidewalks and emergency exits
Provides emotional support to Program Participants
Monitors Program Participants physical and mental health and reports relevant information to the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator
Documents interactions in the program communication log
Monitors and reports Program Participants compliance to their conditional release order when applicable
Provides coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need
Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, and respond to pertinent Agency information/communications and disseminate as appropriate
Provides working conditions that maximize safety for staff and Program Participants
Maintains CPR/FA Certification
Other responsibilities of Reliance Health staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policies and procedures, training requirements, etc.
Performs duties while demonstrating Agency Core Competencies and Values
Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalentWork experience in the provision of mental health services preferred
