Residential Aide - Eddy Center (Middletown)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works at the Eddy Center, a residential housing program for adult men under the supervision of the Department of Correction. The program provides individualized treatment services, substance use and mental health education, and job preparation to support successful community re-entry and help prevent re-offending. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved men returning to the community after incarceration. The role is part of Adult Services and works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients. The successful candidate is motivated to support positive change and can balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, at the LaBella Campus in Middletown, Connecticut. The schedule combines first and second shifts: Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Sunday through Monday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent, or an associate degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to maintain professional and respectful boundaries while balancing structure with compassion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or in a client/customer support role.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men as they re-enter the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when working with clients.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while providing compassionate support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with additional voluntary coverages, for full-time employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, for full-time employees.
- 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
