Case Manager 1 - Connection House (Middletown)

The Connection • Middletown, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager 1 works in the Connection House residential work release program in Middletown, which provides educational and addiction services to adult men with substance use issues who are preparing to leave the criminal justice system. The program aims to support healthy recovery, employment, and productive citizenship.

Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, the Case Manager provides structure, case management, job development, and supervision to justice-involved men as they re-enter the community. Working within Adult Services alongside Community Justice program staff, the Case Manager helps rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community. The role requires balancing structure and compassion while maintaining professional, respectful boundaries.

The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newly hired employees must attend a two-day orientation at the Roscommon office in Middletown.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related direct-service and case-management experience, or an associate degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide structure, case management, job development, and supervision to justice-involved men re-entering the community.
• Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration into the community.
• Support program goals of healthy recovery, securing employment, and becoming productive citizens.
• Maintain professional and respectful boundaries while working compassionately with clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus additional voluntary coverages, for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, for full-time employees.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED