Residential Aide - Connection House (Middletown)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works in Connection House, a residential work release program serving adult men with substance use issues who are preparing to leave the criminal justice system. The program supports clients in maintaining healthy recovery, securing employment, and becoming productive citizens. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved men as they re-enter the community after incarceration. The role works within Adult Services alongside Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community. The ideal candidate is motivated to support positive change and can balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the second shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 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 2 years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent, or an Associate's Degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to maintain professional and respectful boundaries while being structured and compassionate.
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 men re-entering the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach when working with clients.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
- Support the program's goals of healthy recovery, employment, and productive citizenship.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional voluntary coverages, for full-time employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time for full-time employees.
- 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
