About Us

Turnbridge is the preeminent mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs for young adults and adolescents.

Turnbridge has been treating addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions for 20 years. During this time – empowered by a supportive, mission-driven organization – the people of Turnbridge have become some of the country’s most experienced and innovative treatment experts. Today, Turnbridge is seen by many referring healthcare professionals as the first choice for addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment. Offering multiple gender and age specific treatment options, Turnbridge has grown to be one of the largest treatment programs in Connecticut.

Learn more about Turnbridge here: www.Turnbridge.com

What We Offer:

At Turnbridge, we believe we offer career growth, training opportunities and a fun work environment. Turnbridge is not just a job but a lifestyle. You can build lasting relationships with both co-workers and clients. If you are curious, open-minded and care about helping people, then Turnbridge is the place for you.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible.

Job Description:

Turnbridge is hiring Direct Support Professionals for our three extended care tracks in the New Haven area. Those three tracks are young men's, young women's, and adolescent. All three extended care programs are in separate homes. Our Direct Support Professionals, also called Support Staff, motivate and assist our clients with daily tasks, helping them forge a path to lasting recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Our staff help maintain a healthy and sober environment in which clients can grow and develop a new set of skills to use in their everyday life. You will form meaningful connections with clients to support them on their path to recovery and well-being.

At Turnbridge, we value our clients and are looking for individuals who will carry through our quality of care. If you have the desire to give back, help others overcome personal challenges, and exceed in customer service, Turnbridge is the right setting for you!

Please note: male support staff work at either our young men's program or our adolescent program. Female support staff work at either our young women's program or our adolescent program.

The following shifts are in need to be filled:

• Wednesday to Sunday, 2nd shift
• Sunday to Thursday, 2nd shift
• Tuesday to Sunday, 1st shift
• Wednesday to Sunday, 1st shift

We start this process by reviewing your resume. From there, we complete a pre-screening questionnaire via telephone call, after which we can schedule an interview if both we and you feel the fit is still good. Please note that all the questions attached to this application need to be answered for your resume to be considered.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma/equivalent or higher.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to pass background checks
• Valid drivers license for at least 5 years

Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship and be a supportive listener.
• Report changes in the health or status of the client.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Transport client to appointments.
• Facilitate community and recreational outings, including transport.
• Provide support with clients' hobbies, studies, interests, and social activities.
• At Turnbridge, safety is our number one priority. As staff you will be responsible for ensuring safety of the clients.
• We expect our staff to promote a healthier way of living and to be understanding of certain challenges our clients may have. Quality of care is extremely important.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Which program do you prefer to work in -- young men's, young women's, or adolescent?
• What makes you great at helping young people who are recovering from mental health and substance use challenges?
• Are able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays?
• Have you had any major moving violations within the last 5 years?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License for at least 5 years (Required)
• PMT Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person