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Residential Aide - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)

@ The Connection
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New Haven, Connecticut, United States
$20/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervise residents, provide support, record keeping
Requirements Summary:High School Diploma / GED; 2+ years relevant experience; valid driver’s license.
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Position: Residential Aide



Program: Sierra Center Work Release



Location: New Haven



Salary: $20.00/hour



Schedule: 



 



Program Summary:



Sierra Center Work Release residential work release program that provides individualized treatment services, job preparation, and substance use education to adults under the supervision of DOC. These services are provided to assist with successfully re-entering the community while avoiding new offenses.



 



Position Summary:



This Residential Aide will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved Men/Women as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice involved or have a client/customer support background and be highly motivated to help others make positive change. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.



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 Driver’s License 

  • Regular and predictable attendance is required



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 www.theconnectioninc.org.