Assistant Program Manager - Hartford

CHD Brand; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Hartford, CT seeks an Assistant Program Manager for the Community Transitional Living Program (CTLP). The role supports the Program Manager with scheduling, team oversight, and administrative tasks, and also provides direct care support to residents.

The successful candidate will model professional behavior, promote a positive house culture, and apply strong organization to manage details. This position offers potential for growth within CHD.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 year experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Valid license and a registered, and insured vehicle.
• Approved criminal background and driving check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in day-to-day scheduling and team management.
• Serve as a highly effective direct care staff member.
• Model behavior for direct care staff and promote house culture.
• Demonstrate responsibility and attention to detail in management tasks.
• This role can be a first step for direct care staff to demonstrate management abilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Patience and compassion

Interpersonal style

High energy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking an Assistant Program Manager at our Community Transitional Living Program (CTLP) in Hartford, CT. Our residential staff establish life-changing relationships with our participants and provide opportunities to optimize their independence, rehabilitation, and recovery.

CTLP is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive environment for individuals with persistent psychiatric conditions, enabling them to live safely and successfully within the community. The program is specifically designed to support clients who have experienced longstanding challenges with community living and have a history of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations.

Assistant Program Manager Role

The Assistant Program Manager assists the Program Manager in the day-to-day scheduling and management of the team, as well as assorted administrative functions. The position also serves as a highly effective direct care staff. The assistant manager is expected to model behavior for the direct care staff and promote house culture. The Assistant Manager is an individual who has demonstrated a high degree of responsibility and ability to manage details. The position can be used as a first step for direct care staff to demonstrate management abilities.

REQUIRMENTS

• High School diploma or GED required
• At least 2 year experience working with psychiatric disorders or co-occurring population
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Valid license and a registered, and insured vehicle
• Approved criminal background and driving check

SUCCESS FACTORS

The Assistant Manager should actively support the philosophy of the Agency and maintain a high level of commitment to program staff. Personality traits should include:

• Cheerful, outward-going personality
• Demonstrates patience, caring and compassion
• Prior experience managing a team
• High energy level; self-initiated
• Open, direct interpersonal style
• Organized, efficient, and flexible

SCHEDULE

2nd shift, 2:00pm - 10:00pm. Days on: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Days off: Friday, Saturday.

Take advantage of a competitive salary of $47,000-50,000/year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including 403B.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD) CARE FINDS A WAY

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities