Residential Aide - Eddy Center (Middletown)

The Connection•Middletown, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men 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 required
Attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals in recovery
Experience working with individuals who are justice involved
Client/customer support background
Highly motivated to help others make positive change
Ability to be both structured and compassionate

Responsibilities

Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men re-entering the community.
Utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach.
Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients.
Maintain professional and respectful boundaries.