Residential Aide - Cornerstone (New Haven)

The Connection • New Haven, CT

3d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

A transitional group home that provides rehabilitation services to adults who have serious mental illness. This program provides the opportunity to improve self-care skills while learning to function independently in the community. 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 as a Residential Aide or equivalent
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Direct client care, including activities of daily living.
• Providing support for client safety, health, and wellness.
• Assisting program staff.
• Establishing, developing, and maintaining respectful relationships with the people served.
• Participating in maintaining a safe, harm-free environment for all residents.
• Supporting clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness as part of the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Additional 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED