Residential Aide - Cochegan House (Uncasville)
About The Position
Position : Residential Aide Program : Cochegan House Location : Uncasville Salary : $20.00/hour Schedule : Per Diem, As Needed, Weekends and Holidays Program Summary: Cochegan House is a residential work release program providing case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult males who are under the supervision of DOC so they can successfully reenter their communities and avoid committing new offenses. 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. 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 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
- 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- 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.
Responsibilities
- direct client care
- activities of daily living
- providing support for safety, health, and wellness
- assists program staff
- establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served
- participate in maintaining a safe, harm-free environment for all residents
- works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
