Residential Aide - Sierra Mental Health (New Haven)
About The Position
During their 3-6 month length of stay in this congregate care type setting, pre-trial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis are provided with supervision, psycho-educational and skill-building services to support them in re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and pro-social community connectivity. 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, and 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 on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- 2+ years relevant experience working with clients hands-on and being able to use computers to complete accurate case documentation.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
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
- support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness
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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
