Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)
About The Position
The Residential Aide works in the Women’s Rise residential work-release program in New Haven, which provides case management, job readiness, and substance-use and mental-health education to adult women under Department of Correction supervision. Using a strengths-based, client-centered approach, the aide provides structure and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter the community after incarceration. The role is part of Adult Services and works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community. The ideal candidate has experience supporting people in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or clients and customers, and is motivated to help others make positive changes. The aide must balance structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries. The position is full-time, 32 hours per week, on the third shift from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Saturday through Tuesday. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day orientation at the 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 be structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals in recovery.
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals.
- Client or customer support background.
- High motivation to help others make positive changes.
Responsibilities
- Provide structure and supervision to justice-involved women re-entering the community after incarceration.
- Use a strengths-based and client-centered approach.
- Work with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
- Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while providing compassionate support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with additional voluntary coverages, 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 vacation, personal, and sick time with full-time employment.
- 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
