Residential Aide - Eddy Center (Middletown)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works at the Eddy Center, a residential housing program providing individualized treatment services, substance use and mental health education, and job preparation to adult males under the Department of Correction’s supervision. The program helps residents re-enter their communities successfully and avoid re-offending. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved people as they return to the community after incarceration. Working with Community Justice program staff within Adult Services, the aide helps rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients through this transition. The role calls for an ability to balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, on third shift Saturdays and Sundays, at the LaBella Campus in Middletown, Connecticut. Selected employees must attend a mandatory two-day new-hire orientation at the organization’s 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 professional and respectful boundaries while providing structured and compassionate support.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or in client/customer support.
- High motivation to help others make positive change.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved residents re-entering the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when working with residents.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients as they transition from incarceration to the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while balancing structure with compassion.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
