Residential Aide - Cochegan House (Uncasville)
About The Position
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. This Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved men as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice involved or have a client/customer support background and be highly motivated to help others make positive change. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED
- 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent OR an Associate's Degree
- Valid Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Ability to be both structured and compassionate
- Ability to maintain professional and respectful boundaries
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals
- Client/customer support background
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men re-entering the community.
- Utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach.
- Assist with case management, job readiness, and substance/mental health education.
- Guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate and educate clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other 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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
