Wellmore Behavioral Health · 18 hours ago
Residential Technician (3rd Shift Weekend -PT/PD)
Waterbury, CT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWellmore Behavioral Health is seeking a Residential Technician to support clients in their Women & Children’s Program. This role is vital for ensuring client safety and well-being through supervision, transportation, childcare, and group facilitation.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Monitor clients and their children during shifts to ensure safety and program compliance
Oversee client routines, including daily living activities (ADLs), room checks, and medication self-administration (under nursing guidance)
Supervise smoke breaks, conduct client counts, and ensure safe sleep practices
Perform random room and bag searches upon client returns from passes or appointments
Provide safe transport for clients and their children to medical and other scheduled appointments using an agency vehicle
Supervise clients off-site during these outings when appropriate
Provide on-site childcare during client participation in therapeutic activities
Engage children in age-appropriate play and learning
Lead psycho-educational groups focused on topics such as parenting, household management, budgeting, job readiness, and basic life skills
Maintain accurate shift logs, incident reports, and observations regarding client behavior and program participation
Administer supervised drug screenings and communicate results and concerns to the clinical team
Assist clients with chores, including meal preparation in compliance with Department of Public Health standards
Attend supervision, team meetings, trainings, and agency work groups as assigned
Perform additional duties as requested by supervisors
Qualification
Required
Ability to form positive, professional relationships with clients and their children
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency shifts
Comfortable with electronic documentation and basic computer programs (MS Outlook/Windows)
Reliable, accountable, and customer-service focused
Valid driver's license with clean driving record required
CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Must be able to walk, climb stairs, sit, stand, and lift as needed
Requires vision and hearing ability sufficient to observe client behavior and respond appropriately
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Associate's degree or two years of college in Human Services
Experience working in residential settings or with similar populations strongly preferred
Relevant training (preferred but not required): ASAM Criteria, co-occurring disorders, naloxone administration
Company
Wellmore Behavioral Health
Wellmore is a private, non-profit company one of the largest behavioral health and substance use providers in western Connecticut.
Founded in 1951
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase