Case Aide [FT]

Support Lives, Build Futures — Case Aide Opportunity Location: [New Haven, CT] Schedule: [Second Shift] [40 hours per week] Salary: The starting rate for this position is $19/hr. CRJ’s Family Reentry addresses the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Case Aide and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals within our group homes. What You’ll Bring: High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.

Prior experience working in behavioral health or residential settings is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations. Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You’ll Do: Provides on-site supervision of residents to ensure compliance with program rules, policies and procedures, including, but not limited to sign in and sign out procedures, contraband control policies, administering drug screens, breathalyzers, room inspections and periodic head counts, both scheduled and unscheduled.

May be required to assist Clinical Director or Clinical Case Manager with the delivery of various services, including but not limited to group facilitation.

Responsibilities

further include immediate notification of program staff, DOC staff and law enforcement as determined by program policy. May be required to assist with meal preparation. Must be able to determine and track multiple clients' needs simultaneously. Attends necessary meetings, conferences, and training within CRJ and with outside providers.

Why Join Us? Supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.

Benefits

CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines: Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities.

Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.

Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care.

Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities. Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice.

The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds. Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change.

We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

Benefits

CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!