Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)

THE CONNECTION INC • New Haven, CT

4d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men/Women 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
• 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

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

• Providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men/Women as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration.
• Helping 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

What This Job Offers

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