Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)

The Connection • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Residential Aide position is part of the Women's Rise program in New Haven, a residential work release program that offers case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult females under the supervision of the DOC. The role involves utilizing a strengths-based and client-centered approach to provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter the community after incarceration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery, those who are justice-involved, or have a client/customer support background, and be highly motivated to help others make positive changes. A balance of structure and compassion, while maintaining professional boundaries, is essential. The Residential Aide will work within Adult Services and collaborate with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients back into the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED with 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent or Associate's Degree
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals in recovery
• Experience working with individuals who are justice involved
• Client/customer support background

Responsibilities

• Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women.
• Utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach.
• Assist clients in their re-entry into the community after incarceration.
• Collaborate with Community Justice program staff.
• Help to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Additional voluntary coverages
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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