Residential Aide - FT 40 Hours Sun - Thurs 11pm - 7am- NHHH

3rd Shift, Sunday–Thursday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. (40 hours/week with $1.00/hour weekend shift differential; base rate $21.17/hour).

About the Role

Assists individuals with daily personal routines at the New Haven Halfway House. Provides prompts for daily living skills, skill-building activities, and participation in groups. Offers companionship, establishes trusting professional relationships, and collaborates with nursing and management to ensure high-quality resident services.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhance clients’ independent living skills through modeling, prompting, and hands-on assistance.
• Provide hands-on support for activities of daily living: personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, and leisure.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Engage clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments; educate clients on travel planning and use of public/private transportation.
• Conduct regular apartment/room inspections and assist clients in maintaining clean living spaces.
• Perform ongoing safety rounds and administer breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples as applicable.
• Document shift logs in electronic records according to contract and agency policy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Respond to crisis situations using Nonviolent Practices as outlined in agency policy.
• Supervise, monitor, and document self-administration of client medications.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All-Treater meetings, and supervision.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized work environment; ensure program egresses and walkways are clear for safety.
• Notify supervisor of maintenance/safety issues and generate work orders as needed.
• Participate in fire/emergency evacuation drills and review emergency preparedness plans.
• Adhere to policies in the staff handbook and program operations manual; uphold HIPAA regulations.
• Model culturally competent behavior with clients, providers, families, and staff.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and case files per programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adhere to CARF (Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards.
• Complete required trainings and attend agency-sponsored in-services, outside trainings, and conferences.
• Remain awake during all shifts to maintain security and safety of clients and facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a related healthcare field.
• Licensed CNA or other related healthcare certification accepted in lieu of experience.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Knowledge of community support systems and resources preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation required; willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid certification (offered during orientation; employee responsible for maintaining ongoing certification).
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance.
• Vacation, PTO, and sick time for eligible full-time (40 hours) and part-time (20–39 hours) employees.
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time (up to 40 hours/year for all employees).
• 12 company holidays paid at double time for hourly employees.

Pay

$21.17/hour base rate with a $1.00/hour weekend shift differential.

Schedule

3rd Shift, Sunday–Thursday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. (40 hours/week).