Case Manager/Job Developer - Women's Bridge (Groton)

The-Connection-Inc; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection Inc. in Groton, CT is launching Women’s Bridge, an 8-bed residential work‑release program supporting women with mental health needs reentering the community after incarceration.

The Case Manager/Job Developer will use a strengths‑based, client‑centered approach to provide structure, case management and job development, guiding residents toward independence. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or higher with related experience or a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of

Qualifications

• Case management and job development experience preferred.
• Strong client-centered and strengths-based approach required.
• Must be able to supervise and structure support for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide structure, case management, and job development for justice-involved women.
• Supervise and support residents transitioning back into the community.
• Maintain professional boundaries and collaborate with program staff.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Client-centered

Case management

Job development

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience

Job description

Program: Women’s BridgePosition: Case Manager / Job DeveloperLocation: GrotonSalary: $22.00/hourSchedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Monday-Friday (7-3p)Are you an individual who wants to make an impact on the lives of others? The Connection is opening a NEW Residential Program that will support women with mental health needs who are transitioning to the community after a period of incarceration.Program Summary:Women’s Bridge is an 8-bed residential work release program that supports women with identified mental health needs as they transition from incarceration back into the community. Using a gender-responsive and trauma-informed approach, the program provides individualized support focused on recovery, employment, life skills development, and successful community reintegration. Through structured programming and case management, Women’s Bridge helps residents build the skills, stability, and supports needed to achieve greater independence, reduce recidivism, and lead productive, healthy lives.Position Summary:The Case Manager/Job Developer will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure, case management, job development and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter the community. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experienceValid Driver’s LicenseRegular and predictable attendance is requiredOrientation: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 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 holidays, including the day after ThanksgivingThe 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.