Residential Aide - Connection House (Middletown)
About The Position
Connection House is a residential work release program that provides educational and addiction services to adult males with substance use issues who are preparing to exit the criminal justice system. The three main purposes of the program are to maintain healthy recovery, secure employment, and become productive citizens. 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 with 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
- Must attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice involved or have a client/customer support background
- Highly motivated to help others make positive change
- Ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice involved men as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration.
- Utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach.
- Help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Additional voluntary coverages
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)
- 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
