Residential Aide - Cornerstone (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide provides direct care to adults with serious mental illness in Cornerstone, a transitional group home offering rehabilitation services. The program helps residents improve self-care skills and learn to function independently in the community. Working on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team within Adult Services, the Residential Aide supports clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and supporting residents’ safety, health, and wellness. The Residential Aide also assists program staff, builds and maintains respectful relationships with the people served, and helps maintain a safe, harm-free environment. The third-shift staff member is primarily responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized group-home environment. The schedule is full time, 30 hours per week, Thursday through Saturday, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Newly hired employees must attend a 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 is required.
- Attend the mandatory two-day New Hire Orientation if selected for employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including support with activities of daily living, safety, health, and wellness.
- Assist program staff and establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served.
- Help maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents.
- Document water temperatures as required.
- Check and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Keep common areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.
- Complete routine environmental and safety checks throughout the home.
- Maintain a comfortable and well-maintained living environment for residents.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Report maintenance, safety, or environmental concerns to appropriate staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with 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, including vacation, personal, and sick time, with full-time employment.
- 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
