Residential Aide/Peer Specialist- Women's Bridge (Groton)
About The Position
The Residential Aide provides direct client care, including assistance with activities of daily living and support for residents’ safety, health, and wellness. The role also assists program staff and builds and maintains respectful relationships with the people served. The Residential Aide helps maintain a safe, harm-free environment for all residents. Within Adult Services and the Women’s Bridge program, the position works with Community Justice program staff to help clients rehabilitate, learn, and successfully transition from incarceration back into the community. Newly hired employees are required to attend a mandatory two-day orientation at The Connection’s Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent.
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including support with activities of daily living.
- Support residents’ safety, health, and wellness.
- Assist program staff.
- Establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served.
- Help maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to support clients’ rehabilitation, education, and transition from incarceration back into the community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with additional voluntary coverages, for full-time employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time for full-time employees.
- 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
