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Job DetailsJob Location: 976 Norwich Turnpike Cochegan - Uncasville, CT 06382Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: First ShiftJob Category: Residential AidePosition: Residential Aide

Program: Cochegan House

Location: Uncasville

Salary: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Full time, 32 hours, 1st shift, Friday-Monday (7-3p)

Program Summary

Cochegan House is a residential work release program providing case management, job readiness, and substance and mental health education to adult males who are under the supervision of DOC so they can successfully reenter their communities and avoid committing new offenses.

Position Summary

This Residential Aide- will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure and supervision to justice involved men as they re-enter the community after a period of incarceration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice involved or have a client/customer support background and be highly motivated to help others make positive change. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.

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 and 2+ years relevant experience as a Residential Aide or equivalent or an Associate's Degree

Valid 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.
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