Case Manager 1 - Connection House (Middletown)

The Connection • Middletown, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Connection House is a residential work release program that provides educational and addiction services to adult males with substance use issues who are preparing to exit the criminal justice system. The three main purposes of the program are to maintain healthy recovery, secure employment, and become productive citizens. The Case Manager will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure, case management, job development and supervision to justice-involved men 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. Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 1 works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience in the direct service and case management field
• Associate's Degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved.

Responsibilities

• Providing structure, case management, job development and supervision to justice-involved men as they re-enter the community.
• Utilizing a strengths-based & client-centered approach.
• Working with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree