Residential Aide - Connection House (Middletown)

The Connection • Middletown, CT

22h

About The Position

The Residential Aide works in Connection House, a residential work release program in Middletown that provides educational and addiction services to adult men with substance use issues who are preparing to leave the criminal justice system. The program focuses on maintaining healthy recovery, securing employment, and helping participants become productive citizens.

Using a strengths-based, 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 with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community. The ideal candidate is motivated to help others make positive changes and can balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, on the second shift, Tuesday through Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 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 being structured and compassionate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or in a client/customer support role.
• Motivation to help others make positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men re-entering the community after incarceration.
• Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach in working with clients.
• Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients as they transition from incarceration 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, 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, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, with full-time employment.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED