Residential Technician , Part Time

RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN, PART TIME

Join Inter Community, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look‑Alike committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay. This role offers same‑day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 40 Coventry St., Hartford
• 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor.

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Inter Community believes your well‑being matters — at work and beyond. All benefit‑eligible employees have access to Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability. 401(k) with employer match and contribution, paid PTO, holidays, and career advancement opportunities.

• Work Life‑Balance‑Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP with HSA enrollment option or non‑HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

The Residential Technician (RT) provides direct patient support under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment. This role includes performing vital signs and observations, assisting with admissions and discharges, supporting daily living activities, maintaining unit cleanliness, and updating documentation within the Withdrawal Management and Intensive departments.

• Performs and documents all vital signs accurately and promptly.
• Performs and documents hourly observations promptly.
• Performs and documents fall risk observations promptly.
• Responsible for the admission process for both the Withdrawal Management and Intensive units, including the search, storage and documentation process.
• Responsible for the discharge process for both units, including proper handling of patient belongings and documentation.
• Ensures patients receive all possessions and medications upon discharge.
• Responsible for updating the communication log, census, and other shared documents.
• Assists patients with ADLs as needed.
• Responsible for registration of new patients to both programs.
• Responsible for the nightly process in Epic, if applicable.
• Responsible for managing the doctor’s list of physicals and preparing the patients to see the doctor.
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit, kitchenette, patient rooms, and triage.
• Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic, peaceful, clinical treatment environment.
• Thorough shift‑to‑shift report received and given before and after each shift.
• All other duties as assigned.
• All agency staff must be awake during all scheduled hours.
• All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.
• All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

3:00 PM–11:30 PM (24 hours per week)

Week 1:
Monday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2:
Sunday, Monday, Friday

• An active CNA/MA/PCA Certification from the State of Connecticut (preferred), or equivalent experience.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Compassion, patience and a dedication to patient care.
• Computer literacy and typing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.

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