Program Manager 1 - Women's Rise (New Haven)

THE CONNECTION INC • New Haven, CT

12d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager 1 will oversee the programmatic and daily operations of a 16-bed, DOC-funded Women’s Work Release residential program. The role ensures that program functions run efficiently and effectively and manages and reports on daily operations, including scheduling, facility matters, contract obligations, and fiscal management. As part of Adult Services, the Program Manager works with Community Justice program staff to help rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients from incarceration back into the community.

Women’s Rise provides residential work release, case management, job readiness, and substance-use and mental-health education to adult women under DOC supervision as they reenter their communities. Newly hired employees must attend a mandatory two-day New Hire Orientation at The Connection’s Roscommon office in Middletown.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet program needs with flexibility in the stated schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and daily oversight of a 16-bed Women’s Work Release residential program.
• Ensure program operations run efficiently and effectively.
• Manage and report on day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, facility matters, contract obligations, and fiscal management.
• Work with Community Justice program staff to rehabilitate, educate, and guide clients returning to the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with 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 vacation, personal, and sick time for full-time employees.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager