Residential Aide - Eddy Center (Middletown)

The-Connection-Inc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Eddy Center, Middletown, CT is seeking a Residential Aide to support justice-involved men and women re-entering the community. This part-time role operates on the third shift with weekend coverage, offering a structured, client-centered approach and supervision within a residential housing program.

Ideal candidates have recovery or justice-involved experience and a commitment to compassionate, boundary-aware service delivery in a challenging, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent or an Associate's Degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved individuals re-entering the community.
• Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while being structured and compassionate.

Skills

Resident support

Recovery experience

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: LaBella Campus - Middletown, CT 06457
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Third Shift
• Job Category: Residential Aide
• Position: Residential Aide

Program

• Program: Eddy Center
• Location: Middletown
• Salary: $20.00/hour
• Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours, 3rd shift, Saturday & Sunday

Program Summary

The Eddy Center is a residential housing program that provides individualized treatment services, substance use and mental health education, and job preparation to adult males who are under DOC's supervision so they can successfully re-enter their communities and avoid re-offending.

Position Summary

This Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men/Women as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice involved or have a client/customer support background and be highly motivated to help others make positive change. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED with 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent or an Associate's Degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Orientation

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

About the Agency

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.