Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)

The Connection Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection Inc. in New Haven, CT is seeking a Residential Aide for the Sierra Center Work Release program. The role pays $20.00/hour, with full-time hours and a 2nd shift schedule (Thursday-Monday, 3-11p).

You will supervise adults re-entering the community and work under DOC supervision to provide treatment support and education. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years relevant experience or an Associate's Degree, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent or an Associate's Degree
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Provide structure and supervision to adults re-entering the community.
• Utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach.
• Support individuals in recovery and/or justice involvement.
• Collaborate with program staff to rehabilitate clients after incarceration.

Skills

Client-centered care

Recovery experience

Structured approach

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)# Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)48 Howe Street New Haven Inc - New Haven, CT 06511## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $20.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftSecond ShiftEducation LevelHigh School/GEDCategoryResidential Aide## Description*Position: Residential Aide**Program: Sierra Center Work Release**Location: New Haven**Salary: $20.00/hour**Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Thursday-Monday (3-11p)*Program Summary:Sierra Center Work Release residential work release program that provides individualized treatment services, job preparation, and substance use education to adults under the supervision of DOC. These services are provided to assist with successfully re-entering the community while avoiding new offenses.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.Working within Adult Services, the Residential Aide works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community. 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 requiredOrientation: 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, visit**www.theconnectioninc.org**.*