Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works in the Sierra Center Work Release residential program, which provides individualized treatment services, job preparation, and substance use education to adults under DOC supervision. The program supports successful community re-entry and helps participants avoid new offenses. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, the Residential Aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved men and women returning to the community after incarceration. The role works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients. The ideal candidate is motivated to support positive change and can balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. Experience with people in recovery or justice-involved individuals, or a client/customer support background, is sought. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 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 with 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 being structured and compassionate.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery or people who are justice-involved.
- Experience in client or customer support.
- Strong motivation to help others make positive change.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved men and women as they re-enter the community after incarceration.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients returning from incarceration to the community.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach to support clients’ positive change.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional voluntary coverages, for full-time employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance 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
Associate degree
