Community Health Resources·Putnam, Connecticut
The Residential Aide maintains the physical environment and monitors medications for residents in a trauma-informed treatment center. They provide life skills training, facilitate educational groups, and coordinate care with providers and families.
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Job title: Residential Aide
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
Scheduled hours: Friday-Tuesday, 12am-8:30am
Program/Location: Milestone, Putnam, CT
PC#: 1442
About the program: Milestone
Milestone is a 7-30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues.
Our program is recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed.
The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery.
Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services.
This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis.
Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment, housing, and family stability.
Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus.
Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders.
About the Position: Residential Aide
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in Human Services with responsible work history.
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
$18.3818/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in human services. A valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification (or the ability to obtain it within 90 days) are required.
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.
