Residential Aide - Roger Sherman House (New Haven)
About The Position
This Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men/Women 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals
- Client/customer support background
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men/women re-entering the community after incarceration.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Voluntary coverages
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
