Program Manager

Justice Resource Institute; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

401K match

Pension after 5 years

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) seeks a Program Manager to lead Community Based Services in Connecticut, guiding high-quality, family‑focused care. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with treatment teams, and ensuring safe, compliant program operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 3 years of experience, and a valid driver’s license. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position, with a strong emphasis on community impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field and administrative capacity.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Knowledgeable of the needs of the population served and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee basic program operations, staffing, compliance, safety, documentation, and quality improvement activities.
• Provide supervision and support to Therapeutic Mentors and Support Staff.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and community partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• Promote JRI's mission, values, and standards while ensuring compliance with agency, state, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

3 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field

Job description

We Are Offering Flexible and Hybrid Scheduling in the Eastern and Central Connecticut Regions, as well as a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out in full after 90 days of employment!!

Are you the Program Managerwe've been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others by working with our youth!

JRI's Community Based Services division is dedicated to providing care that helps families and their children who face significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges access essential services for success at home, in school, and within the community. Our staff delivers services within the communities of those we serve, focusing on strength-based, needs-driven choices. We adopt a team-based, collaborative approach, grounded individualized services, and evidence-based practices.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $60,000 to$70,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care for individuals and families served.
• You will provide supervision and support to Therapeutic Mentors and Support Staff.
• You will oversee basic program operations, staffing, compliance, safety, documentation, and quality improvement activities.
• You will work collaboratively with treatment teams, families, and community partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• You will promote JRI's mission, values, and standards, while maintaining compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory requirements.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursed Mileage!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years experience in the field and experience in an administrative capacity.
• Knowledgeable of the needs of the population served and an understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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