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

The Connection; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

12 holidays

Job summary

The Connection is launching Women’s Bridge, a new 8-bed residential program for women with mental health needs transitioning from incarceration. The Case Manager/Job Developer will deliver case management, job development, and supervision to justice-involved women as they re-enter the community, using a strengths-based approach.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) with experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and job development to justice-involved women re-entering the community.
• Maintain structured, compassionate, client-centered boundaries while supervising program activities.
• Support recovery, life skills development, and successful community reintegration for residents.

Skills

Driver's License

Attendance reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (optional with 1 year experience)

Job description

Position: Case Manager / Job Developer

Job DetailsJob Location: Groton - Groton, CT 06340Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Some Post-SecondarySalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: First ShiftProgram: Women’s Bridge

Location: Groton

Salary: $22.00/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours, 1st Shift, Monday - Friday

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 experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

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, including the day after Thanksgiving

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 www.theconnectioninc.org.

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