Residential Aide (Per Diem) - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)
Residential Aide (Per Diem) - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)
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Position: Residential Aide
Program: Sierra DOC Mental Health
Location: New Haven
Salary: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Per Diem: Days hours and shifts will vary
Program Summary:
During their 36 month length of stay in this congregate care type setting pretrial adult males with a primary mental health diagnosis are provided with supervisionpsychoeducational and skillbuilding services to support them in reentering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and prosocial community connectivity.
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 harmfree 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.
Employment Type
Grant
