September 17, 2024

The Connection Inc

New Haven

FULL TIME

Residential Aide - Women's Rise (New Haven)

Position: Residential Aide
Program: Womens Rise
Location: New Haven
Salary: $17.00/hour
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Tuesday-Thursday (3-11p) & 3rd shift, Friday-Saturday (11-7a)

Program Summary:
The Women's Rise is a residential work release program providing case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult females who are under the supervision of DOC. We help women rise as they reenter their communities.

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 Drivers 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, visitwww.theconnectioninc.org.