Residential Aide - Sierra Mental Health (New Haven)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection in New Haven is seeking a part-time Residential Aide to provide direct client care and assist with daily living activities. The role supports safety, health and wellness of residents within a congregate care setting and helps program staff build supportive relationships.

The Residential Aide works to maintain a safe environment for all residents and contributes to successful recovery and community re-entry efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support safety, health and wellness for residents.
• Assist program staff and maintain respectful relationships with residents.
• Maintain a safe, harm-free environment for all residents.

Skills

2+ years Residential Aide experience

Valid Driver's License

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 48 Howe Street New Haven Inc - New Haven, CT 06511, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Shift: First Shift, Job Category: Residential Aide, Position: Residential Aide

Program

Sierra Mental Health

Location

New Haven

Salary

$20.00/hour

Schedule

Part time, 16 hours, 1st shift, Saturday & Sunday, 7:30-3:30p

Program Summary

During their 3-6 month length of stay in this congregate care type setting, pre-trial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis are provided with supervision, psycho-educational and skill-building services to support them in re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and pro-social community connectivity.

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 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

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.