Residential Aide - Eddy Shelter (Middletown)

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

Job summary

The Connection is seeking a Residential Aide in Middletown, CT, working on the Eddy Shelter program. The role pays $20.00 per hour for a third shift (10:30pm–8:30am), full-time with 30 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include direct client care, daily living activities, and maintaining a safe environment while supporting residents’ recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License is required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care, including activities of daily living, and support for safety, health and wellness.
• Assist program staff and maintain respectful relationships with residents.
• Maintain a safe, harm-free environment for all residents.
• Collaborate with the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery.

Skills

Direct care

Safety focus

Empathy

Team support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Program: Eddy Shelter

Location: Middletown

Salary: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Full time, 30 hours, 3rd shift, Sunday-Tuesday, 10:30pm to 8:30am

Program Summary:

Providing emergency shelter, housing case management, and rapid re-housing services to homeless adults in order to maintain their safety while identifying long-term housing.

Position Summary:

The Residential Aide is responsible for direct client care. This includes activities of daily living and providing support for safety, health, and wellness. This position also assists program staff, and the ideal candidate will establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served. The Residential Aide will participate in maintaining a safe, harm-free environment for all residents.

Working within Adult Services, the Residential Aide works on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent
• Valid Connecticut 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

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, visitwww.theconnectioninc.org.