Residential Aide - Park Street Inn (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide provides direct care to people transitioning into the community from psychiatric hospitals at Park Street Inn, an intensive residential program. The program offers comprehensive care in a high-structure, low-demand setting, helping residents develop fundamental skills needed to remain in the community. The role supports residents’ activities of daily living and their safety, health, and wellness. The Residential Aide also assists program staff, builds and maintains respectful relationships with people served, and helps maintain a safe, harm-free environment. As part of the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team within Adult Services, the Residential Aide supports clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. The position is based in New Haven and is scheduled for 30 hours per week on the third shift, Friday through Sunday, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the employer’s Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent.
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Attend a mandatory two-day new-hire orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown if selected for employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including support with activities of daily living.
- Support residents’ safety, health, and wellness.
- Assist program staff.
- Establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with people served.
- Help maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents.
- Work with the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
Benefits
- Eligible external new hires assigned to a regular part-time or full-time non-per-diem Residential Aide position may earn up to a $1,500 sign-on incentive, paid in installments after 90 days, six months, and one year, subject to good-standing requirements at each evaluation period.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
