Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works in The Connection’s Women’s Rise, a residential work-release program in New Haven for adult women under Department of Correction supervision. The program provides case management, job readiness, and substance-use and mental-health education to support women returning to their communities after incarceration. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved women. Working within Adult Services alongside Community Justice program staff, the role helps rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients as they transition from incarceration back into the community. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Friday through Monday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the organization’s Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 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 working in a structured and compassionate manner.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or in client or customer support.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter 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 returning from incarceration to the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while being structured and compassionate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with 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
