Residential Aide - Cornerstone (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide provides direct care to adults with serious mental illness in Cornerstone, a transitional group home in New Haven. The program provides rehabilitation services that help residents improve self-care skills and learn to function independently in the community. Working as part of the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team within Adult Services, the aide supports clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. The role includes supporting activities of daily living and residents’ safety, health, and wellness; assisting program staff; and building and maintaining respectful relationships with the people served. The aide helps maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents. On the third shift, the role focuses largely on environmental and routine monitoring tasks to maintain a clean, safe, well-organized, and comfortable home. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., for 30 hours per week. Salary is $20.00 per hour. Newly hired employees are required to attend a two-day mandatory New Hire Orientation at The Connection’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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including support with activities of daily living and residents’ safety, health, and wellness.
- Assist program staff and establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served.
- Help maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents.
- Document water temperatures as required.
- Check and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Keep common areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.
- Complete routine environmental and safety checks throughout the home.
- Maintain a comfortable and well-maintained living environment for residents.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Report maintenance, safety, or environmental concerns to appropriate staff.
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 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
Education Level
High school or GED
