Oak Hill/Gilead·Meriden, Connecticut
Provide coaching, mentoring, and supportive services to adults with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health or addiction needs. Assist clients with daily living skills, including meal preparation, household chores, and transportation to essential appointments.
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. Recovery Assistant Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Assistant to join our Community Transitional Residence (CTR) program.
The Recovery Assistant for Gilead’s Meriden adult program works Tuesday - Sunday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM providing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, educational, and supportive services. This program is a 3-bed transitional program that is designed to provide clinical treatment and functional skills training tailored to the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities that are co-occurring with mental health and/or addiction treatment 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: 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
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 $18.89 per hour.
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 rehabilitation option services for individuals in areas including nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, spirituality, financial management, etc. Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports 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.
A high school diploma is required, while an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
