Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works at Sierra Center Work Release, a residential work-release program providing individualized treatment services, job preparation, and substance-use education to adults under DOC supervision. The program supports successful community re-entry while helping participants avoid new offenses. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved men and women returning to the community after incarceration. The role works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients through re-entry. The position requires balancing structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, second shift, Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a two-day mandatory orientation at the employer’s 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or in a client/customer support role.
- High motivation to help others make positive change.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved clients re-entering the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when working with clients.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients through community re-entry.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while being structured and compassionate.
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 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
