Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)

The Connection • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Aide works in The Connection’s Women’s Rise residential work release program in New Haven, which provides case management, job readiness, and substance-use and mental-health education to adult women under Department of Correction supervision. The program supports women as they return to their communities after incarceration.

Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved women. The role works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients as they transition from incarceration back into the community. The position calls for a balance of structure and compassion, while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries. Experience supporting people in recovery or justice-involved individuals, or a background in client or customer support, is suitable. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the first shift, Friday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The listed pay is $20.00 per hour. 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 a structured and compassionate approach while keeping professional and respectful boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals in recovery.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals.
• A background in client or customer support.
• High motivation to help others make positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter the community after incarceration.
• Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when supporting clients.
• Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients transitioning from incarceration into the community.
• Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while providing compassionate support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with 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 vacation, personal, and sick time with full-time employment.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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