Residential Aide - Cornerstone (New Haven)

Position: Residential Aide

Program: Cornerstone

Location: New Haven

Salary: $ 20.00 hourly

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Sunday -Thursday (2-10pm)

Program Summary:

Cornerstone is a Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) group home that provides group skill building instruction, case management, and residential support for adults with severe and persistent mental health and co-occuring disorders. This program provides the opportunity to improve independent living skills with a goal of increasing independence and safety in the community.

Position Summary:

The Residential Aide provides group and individual skill building interventions to all residents, with a focus on safety, health, wellness, and symptom management. 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.

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.