Residential Aide - Park Street Residence (New Haven)

Job DetailsJob Location: 104 106 Park St New Haven PSR - New Haven, CT 06511Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: Second ShiftJob Category: Residential AidePosition: Residential AideProgram: Park Street ResidenceLocation: New HavenSalary: $20.00/hourSchedule: Part Time, 2nd shift, 24 hours, Monday, Friday and Saturday (2:30-10:30p) 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 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.Qualifications