Human Services Worker 24 Hours Part Time

Community Partners in Action • Hartford, CT

1d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action is hiring a part-time Human Services Worker for its Hartford Transitional House in Hartford, Connecticut. The program provides men with a supervised, structured residential environment intended to be safe and supportive. It promotes responsibility, accountability, tolerance, respect, cooperation, and positive changes in residents’ behavior and decision-making while meeting the needs of the referral source.

The worker supervises and monitors residents, supports their participation and accountability, helps maintain a safe facility, responds to conflicts and incidents, and completes resident intake, testing, and required documentation. The position requires maintaining professional boundaries, following agency and program procedures, and remaining alert throughout shifts. The stated schedule is 24 hours per week. Pay is $22.50 per hour ($46,800 annually).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an associate or bachelor's degree is also identified as suitable.
• 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.
• Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor resident activities in accordance with program policies, including morning wake-up and completion of resident chores.
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment using de-escalation and behavior-motivation techniques.
• Advocate for participants and encourage program participation and accountability.
• Mediate resident conflicts when needed and work toward solutions.
• Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model in accordance with program guidelines 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 policies and procedures for key controls, head counts, facility rounds, monitoring client locations and visitors, emergency procedures, and inspections.
• Maintain a shift log and promptly report incidents to the Program Manager, Residential Supervisor, or on-call personnel; complete incident reports as required.
• Verify visitors’ identification before facility entry.
• Search bags brought into or out of the facility and conduct pat and pocket searches of residents.
• Conduct after-hours client intake, admission, and orientation.
• Conduct random drug testing and breathalyzer tests.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Remain familiar with universal precautions and communicable-disease risks.
• Stay alert during shifts to situations that could jeopardize the safety of residents, staff, visitors, or the community.
• Participate in staff meetings and training offered for professional development.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working at least 25 hours per week, with eligibility after 60 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• Employer-paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees working at least 25 hours per week.
• Voluntary benefits include critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal services, personal accident insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and whole life insurance.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays each year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive workplace environment focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

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