Program Manager, Community Health & Justice Services

Wheeler Clinic; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life & AD&D

403(b) Plan

Education reimbursement

Training & development

Productivity incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee operations, direct staff, and ensure efficient, evidence-based community justice services. The role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and program governance.

The successful candidate will supervise a team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with funder goals, while promoting growth, collaboration, and cultural competency within the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Experience working with substance use, mental health and/or intervention programs in a criminal justice setting required.
• Demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD funded or Wheeler Clinic program may be substituted for experience, with approval.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for the achievement of program goals and funder deadlines (e.g., certifications, training, standards, Risk Reduction Indicators).
• Determines staffing requirements, hires and trains new staff, and supervises staff according to overall policy.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems. Sets and manages expectations.
• Conducts effective performance evaluations, sets goals and objectives, and monitors performance. Helps team execute career development plans.
• Identifies and suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. Implements change when possible to maximize operating efficiency.
• Develops annual program budget and establishes fiscal priorities.
• Operates as part of a team by providing program coverage for client services outside of normal work schedule, as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Coaching

Growth mindset

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wheeler Clinic in Middletown, CT, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee operations, direct staff, and ensure efficient, evidence-based community justice services. The role emphasizes leadership, supervision, and program governance.

The successful candidate will supervise a team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with funder goals, while promoting growth, collaboration, and cultural competency within the program.