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Residential Support Worker

Wethersfield, CT · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

The Substitute RPW provides a range of services for individuals based on their needs, in their home and in their community. This includes but is not limited to personal care, domestic household ...

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How much do community residential support worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for community residential support worker in the United States is $17.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Residential Support Worker vs Personal Support Worker?

AspectCommunity Residential Support WorkerPersonal Support Worker
CredentialsCertifications in support services, sometimes requiredCertification in personal support or caregiving often required
Work EnvironmentResidential facilities, group homes, community settingsPrivate homes, healthcare facilities, community settings
Employer & IndustryNon-profits, government agencies, healthcare providersHospitals, home care agencies, private clients

Both roles involve providing support to individuals with disabilities or health needs, but Community Residential Support Workers typically work in group homes or community residences, focusing on social and daily living support. Personal Support Workers often assist clients in their homes with personal care and daily tasks. While their certifications and work environments overlap, their primary settings and responsibilities differ.

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GILEAD - Residential Support Worker

Clinton, CT • On-site

Gilead Community Services
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Gilead Community Servicesexternal

$18.89/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

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 Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery-oriented Residential Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary residential/supported apartment program staff.
About the position:
The Residential Support Worker for Gilead's Clinton area adult residential/supported apartment program works Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, (24 hours per week)providing coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and supportive services in a program serving adults with major mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The position is an awake overnight position. The individual in this role also performs or assists with household chores and provides teaching and training in areas such as money management and daily living skills, providing prompts as necessary. 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

Benefits:
  • 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. The compensation also includes a $1,500/year stipend added to the base pay over 26 pay periods.
Responsibilities:
  • 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 recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports
  • Exchanging information from one shift to another, through required reporting documentation and communication, both electronic and paper documentation, as needed
  • 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.

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