Human Services Worker-Bilingual, Transitional Housing Program

Community Partners in Action, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) program

Vacation time

Personal time

Sick time

Professional development

Job summary

Community Partners in Action (CPA) seeks a Human Services Worker-Bilingual for Hartford's Transitional Housing program. This part-time role serves evenings (4:00PM–12:00AM, 32 hours weekly) and pays $22.50 per hour.

The position supports adults and youth, providing housing, reentry services, and crisis-informed case management. Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma/GED (associate or bachelor’s preferred) and bilingual Spanish/English ability.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience in human services with justice-involved clients is preferred.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor resident activities per policy.
• Advocate for participants and encourage program participation.
• Maintain safety and professional boundaries; de-escalation when needed.
• Complete incident reports and maintain shift logs.
• Assist with intake, searches, and documentation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Crisis management

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is a nonprofit organization that works with adults and youth throughout Connecticut, supporting the transition from life in the criminal justice system to life in the community.

Our commitment to ensuring participants have the right to work; the right to an adequate standard of living including food, clothing, and housing; the right to physical and mental health services; and the right to education has never wavered since our founding in 1875.

As an employee working in one of the following programs you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the adults and youth in our care and create a safer, and more integrated society:

• Holistic alternatives to incarceration, reentry services, community service, transitional housing, residential supervision of adults and youth and a prison arts program.

Annually serving over 4,000 participants, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from state and federal grants, individual donors and organizational funders.

Join us in the belief that people deserve a second chance.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive, equitable workplace where people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds feel like they belong. The majority of our staff are diverse and close to half of our Board of Directors are people of color. We are equally compelled to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our committment here.

Benefits & Professional Development
Community Partners in Action offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) program, in addition to professional development and career opportunities. Employees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and have been with CPA for at least 60 days to qualify.

CPA is An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affirmative Action.

Human Services Worker-Bilingual, Transitional Housing Program

Human Services Worker-Bilingual, Hartford Transitional Housing, Hartford, CT

SHIFT: Part Time 2nd Shift 4:00PM-12:00AM, 32 Hours Weekly

COMPENSATION: $22.50

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

CPA is guided by our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Community Partners in Action provides a transitional residence to clients referred by Court Support Services Division to the Alternative in the Community Program network with a stipulation of transitional housing for at least part of their program commitment. Clients participate in day programming at the Hartford Alternative in the Community. (Established 1989)

What CPA Brings to the Table:

-A culture of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for all employees

-Medical and Dental insurance through Cigna

-401k Eligibility after 60 Days of Employment

-Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability at NO cost to you

-Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

-13 Paid Holidays

-A commitment to employee health & wellness

-The opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a team dedicated to systemic change and criminal justice reform

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma/GED, associate or bachelor's degree. Prior experience working in the human services field with justice involved clients with substance abuse, mental health or other behavior issues is preferred. Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations; crisis management skills; share the belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity for recovery; must have a valid CT driver’s license and reliable transportation. Ability to work weekends, holidays and additional hours as needed. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Supervise and monitor resident activities in compliance with program policies, including morning wake-up and completion of resident chores. Ensure a safe and secure environment for all utilizing appropriate de-escalation and behavior motivation techniques.
• Be an advocate for all participants encouraging program participation and accountability.
• Proactively act as a mediator when necessary to effectively resolve resident conflicts in a solutions focused manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents, staff, volunteers, family members/visitors and providers at all times.
• Serve as positive role model following program guidelines for professional conduct and code of ethics and always maintain a professional image when interacting with supervisors, staff, residents and visitors, or answering phones.
• Assist with meeting resident needs as necessary and appropriate.
• Possess knowledge of and implement all agency/program policies and procedures governing facility operations including:
• Key Controls
• Head Count
• Facility Rounds
• Monitoring of client locations and visitors
• Emergency Procedures
• Inspections
• Maintain shift log indicating incidents that occur, immediately reporting all incidents to Program Manager, Residential Supervisor or to on-call personnel. As required, complete incident reports.
• Ensure all visitors have proper identification prior to entering the facility.
• Search all bags brought in or out of the facility, conducting pat and pocket searches on residential clients.
• Conduct client intake/admission and orientation after hours.
• Conduct random drug testing and breathalyzers.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must be familiar with universal precautions and related issues including risk of communicable diseases.
• Remain constantly alert during all shifts for any situation that may jeopardize the safety of residents, staff, visitors and/or the community.
• Engage in all staff meetings and training offered to enhance professional development (required/non-required).
• Perform all other duties as required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affirmative Action