Case Aide [FT]

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ); New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Training and professional development

Job summary

Community Resources For Justice (CRJ) in New Haven, CT is seeking a Case Aide for our Family Reentry program. This role delivers on-site supervision of residents, supports program operations, and helps maintain a safe, structured environment in group homes.

You will assist the Clinical Director or Clinical Case Manager with services such as group facilitation, and you may participate in meal preparation. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site supervision of residents to ensure program rules and safety.
• Assist Clinical Director or Clinical Case Manager with services, including group facilitation.
• Immediate notification of staff, DOC staff and law enforcement as required.
• May assist with meal preparation.
• Must track and coordinate multiple clients' needs simultaneously.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Electronic documentation

Report writing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Support Lives, Build Futures - Case Aide Opportunity

Location: [New Haven, CT]
Schedule: [Second Shift] [40 hours per week]
Salary: The starting rate for this position is $19/hr.

CRJ's Family Reentry addresses the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Case Aide and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals within our group homes.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do:

• Provides on-site supervision of residents to ensure compliance with program rules, policies and procedures, including, but not limited to sign in and sign out procedures, contraband control policies, administering drug screens, breathalyzers, room inspections and periodic head counts, both scheduled and unscheduled.
• May be required to assist Clinical Director or Clinical Case Manager with the delivery of various services, including but not limited to group facilitation.
• Responsibilities further include immediate notification of program staff, DOC staff and law enforcement as determined by program policy.
• May be required to assist with meal preparation.
• Must be able to determine and track multiple clients' needs simultaneously.
• Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.

Benefits: CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.