Residential Aide - Sierra Mental Health (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works at Sierra Mental Health, a congregate-care setting serving pre-trial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis during stays of three to six months. The program provides supervision, psycho-educational and skill-building services to support residents’ return to the community after incarceration, with the goal of reducing recidivism through positive behavioral change and pro-social community connections. The Residential Aide provides direct client care, including support with activities of daily living and residents’ safety, health, and wellness. The role assists program staff and works on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness. The aide helps maintain a safe, harm-free environment and is expected to establish and maintain respectful relationships with the people served. The position is part-time, 16 hours per week, on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Attend a mandatory two-day new-hire orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown if selected for employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care, including assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support residents’ safety, health, and wellness.
- Assist program staff.
- Establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with people served.
- Help maintain a safe, harm-free environment for residents.
- Work with the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with additional voluntary coverages, are offered 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 (vacation, personal, and sick) with full-time employment.
- 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
