Residential Aide - Connection House (Middletown)

Job Details

Liberty Street Middletown - Middletown, CT

Per Diem

High School/GED

$17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Varies

Residential Aide

Description

Position: Residential Aide

Program: Connection House

Location: Middletown

Salary: $17.00/hour

Schedule: Per Diem - days, hours and shifts will vary

Program Summary:

Connection House is a residential work release program that provides educational and addiction services to adult males with substance use issues who are preparing to exit the criminal justice system. The three main purposes of the program are to maintain healthy recovery, secure employment, and become productive citizens.

Position Summary:

The Residential Aide is responsible for direct client care. This includes activities of daily living and providing support for safety, health, and wellness. This position also assists program staff. The ideal candidate will establish, develop, and maintain respectful relationships with the people served. The Residential Aide will participate in maintaining a safe, harm-free environment for all residents.

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 Connecticut Driver’s License

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other 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 time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment

12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit