Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works in The Connection’s Women’s Rise residential work release program in New Haven. The program provides case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult women under Department of Correction supervision as they reenter their communities. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved women returning to the community after incarceration. The role works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients. The position requires balancing structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, first shift, Friday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women as they reenter the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when working with clients.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients transitioning from incarceration to the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while being structured and compassionate.
Benefits
- 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 insurance and life insurance with full-time employment.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, 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
