GILEAD - Residential Support Worker-14RSW2
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 - Residential Support Worker
Recovery Support Worker-Residential Program (Adult)
Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and community-minded Residential Support Worker to join our residential program staff in providing supportive assistance to clients receiving mental health services. 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.
About the position:
The RSW for Gilead’s Middletown area adult residential program works 24 hours/week, Thursday-Saturday 11pm-7am performing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, educational, and outreach services to residents in a program serving women with histories of major mental illness and significant trauma. The individual in this role would also perform or assist with household chores, client financial management, and other lifestyle functions based on individual clients’ needs. 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:
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High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing
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Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
Benefits:
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Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
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Paid maternity leave
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Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)
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Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)
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Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
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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:
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Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education.
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Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and financial management, in the teaching of daily living skills.
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Providing support in areas identified by the treatment team.
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Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity and respect through intervention and support, inclusion of family and community, and supportive counseling.
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Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments.
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Working with the treatment team to manage clients’ mental health and assessing for risks. When necessary, implementing risk management plans.
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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.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $17.51
- Max Hiring Rate $20.69
- Required Education High School