Assistant Program Manager - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven)

The-Connection-Inc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Connection Inc. in New Haven is seeking an Assistant Program Manager for Sierra Center Work Release to support day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and assist with scheduling and training.

This role emphasizes recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, collaboration with Community Justice staff, and occasional on-call coverage; a bachelor or associate degree with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years related experience.
• Associate’s Degree with 4 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Schedule staff and supervise operations.
• Coordinate training and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Position: Assistant Program ManagerProgram: Sierra Center Work ReleaseLocation: New HavenSalary: $60,000/yearSchedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Tuesday-Friday (2-10p) & 1st shift, Saturday (7-3p)Program Summary:Sierra Center Work Release is a residential work release program that provides individualized treatment services, job preparation, and substance use education to adults under the supervision of DOC. These services are provided to assist with successfully re-entering the community while avoiding new offenses.Position Summary:The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the program including staff scheduling and supervision, training and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a residential setting and have strong communication skills, demonstrate an attention to detail, as well as understand recovery oriented and trauma informed care/programming. This position shares on-call responsibilities.Working within Adult Services, the Assistant Program Manager, works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years related experienceAssociate's Degree with 4 years related experienceValid Driver’s LicenseRegular and predictable attendance is required for this positionOrientation:If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees are required to attend a mandatory two (2) day New Hire Orientation held in our Roscommon office in Middletown.Benefits:Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionCompany paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employmentPaid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment12 paid holidaysThe 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 www.theconnectioninc.org.