Job Description

Position: Residential Aide

Program: Park Street Residence

Location: New Haven

Salary: $19.57/hour

Schedule: Part time, 24 hours, 2nd shift, Monday, Friday, Saturday (2:30-10:30p)

RESIDENTIAL AIDES CAN EARN UP TO A

$1,500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE AT THE CONNECTION!!

Eligible candidates (starting July 1, 2022) can earn up to a

$1,500

sign-on incentive by joining The Connection as a Residential Aide.


If you,

Are an external new hire, and; Are assigned to work a regular part-time or full-time (non-per diem) Residential Aide position, and; Are an employee in good standing at each evaluation period.

You will earn a

$375

bonus after 90 days, an additional

$375

after six months, and an additional

$750

after one year!


Program Summary:


A transitional program that provides case management, crisis intervention and symptom management support to people with significant mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a supervised setting. With the support of staff, clients are connected to community resources for clinical treatment, vocational skills training, and psycho-social opportunities.




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, and 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 on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.


Requirements:

High School Diploma / GED 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent Valid Connecticut Drivers 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.