Residential Aide - Cochegan House (Uncasville)
About The Position
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. 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 with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community. Cochegan House is a residential work release program providing case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult males who are under the supervision of DOC so they can successfully reenter their communities and avoid committing new offenses.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Direct client care, including activities of daily living and providing support for 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.
- Working with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
