Program Manager 1 - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)
Program Manager 1 - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)
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Position: Program Manager 1
Program:Sierra Work Release
Location: New Haven
Salary: $65000/year
Schedule: Full time; 40 hours; Monday-Friday; 1st shift (8-4p/ 9-5p) with flexibility to meet program needs
The Connections Community Justice Services are grounded in the belief that every individual has the potential to change and lead a healthy productive life. Our programs promote public safety while reducing barriers for individuals reentering and living in the community using a trauma-informed person-centered approach.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee our Sierra Work Release Program which supports adult men re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. This position provides supervision to program staff ensures adherence to contractual expectations and internal policies and procedures and promotes a structured trauma-informed environment that supports successful community re-entry through the delivery of case management services job development and linkage to community based treatment. This role provides on-call support to program staff and participates in an on-call rotation as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead support and supervise the operations of the Sierra Work Release Programs
- Implement and oversee systems and processes to enhance service effectiveness and contract compliance
- Build and maintain productive relationships with state agencies and community partners
- Oversee staff performance training and professional development
- Provide on-call support and leadership coverage as needed
- Ensures program aligns with Department of Correction (DOC)regulations
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Proven experience in program operations and staff supervision
- Knowledge of Connecticuts DOC service system
- Experience working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system
Requirements:
- Associates Degree and 8years of related experience/3 years supervisory
- Bachelors Degree and 5 years related experience/3 years supervisory
- Valid Connecticut Drivers License
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
