Per Diem Human Services Worker Work Release Program

Community Partners in Action • Hartford, CT

2d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action is hiring a per diem Human Services Worker for its Work Release Program in Hartford, Connecticut. The program provides residents with safe and secure housing, assistance with basic needs, employment readiness and placement opportunities, and development of life and work skills that promote self-reliance, responsibility, and accountability. The position requires a commitment to at least 24 hours per month and availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Pay is $20.00 per hour.

The worker supervises residents and helps maintain a safe facility by monitoring activities, enforcing program policies, responding to conflicts and emergencies, and completing operational procedures and documentation. The role also supports residents’ needs and participation while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting a respectful, inclusive environment. Regular duties take place indoors and outdoors, and may involve travel between service locations and community resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an associate or bachelor's degree is also identified as suitable education.
• Ability to interact with multicultural populations.
• Crisis management skills.
• Belief that people can change and that individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity for recovery.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours as needed; the schedule requires availability for all shifts and a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month.
• Familiarity with universal precautions and related issues, including communicable disease risks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior human services experience working with justice-involved clients with substance abuse, mental health, or other behavioral issues.
• Bilingual Spanish/English ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor resident activities in accordance with program policies, including morning wake-up and completion of resident chores.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment using appropriate de-escalation and behavior-motivation techniques.
• Advocate for participants and encourage program participation and accountability.
• Mediate resident conflicts proactively and resolve them in a solutions-focused manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model, following program guidelines, professional conduct standards, and the code of ethics.
• Promote respect, empathy, mutual support, and belonging, and work to eliminate unconscious bias and discrimination.
• Assist with resident needs as appropriate.
• Implement agency and program procedures for key controls, head counts, facility rounds, monitoring client locations and visitors, emergency procedures, and inspections.
• Maintain shift logs, promptly report incidents to the Program Manager, Residential Supervisor, or on-call personnel, and complete incident reports as required.
• Verify that visitors have proper identification before entering the facility.
• Search bags entering or leaving the facility and conduct pat and pocket searches of residential clients.
• Conduct after-hours client intake, admission, and orientation.
• Conduct random drug testing and breathalyzer tests.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Remain alert throughout shifts for situations that could jeopardize the safety of residents, staff, visitors, or the community.
• Participate in staff meetings and training offered to support professional development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment, depending on hours worked during the plan year.
• Sick leave earned based on hours worked.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive workplace focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.
• The agency describes comprehensive benefits and generous paid time off; eligibility varies by work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED