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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.63 per hour
POSTING DATES:   March 17 – April 7, 2023

Program Description
Pathway Home Connecticut is a statewide comprehensive pre- and post-prison release workforce training and placement program designed to connect returning citizens to the workforce system before their release and maintain continuity of services upon their re-entry into the community, breaking the cycle of recidivism in the process.

Pathway Home CT brings together two non-profit organizations, Career Resources, Inc. and Community Partners in Action (CPA). CPA’s role in this program is to provide pre- and post-prison release case management services under the direction of a Program Manager. Case Management services will include risk/needs assessments, the development of transition and individual service plans, the setting of goals, making referrals to community partners based on participant need, and ensuring participant success.

Position Requirements
Four-year degree and at least two years of experience preferably in the social services field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Experience working in reentry and with the criminal justice population. Strong emotional intelligence. Experience conducting assessments. The ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of community resources and providers. Experience with crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and gender responsive principles. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills beneficial.

Key Responsibilities
• Commit to agency mission and program goals.
• Conduct regular visits to identified correctional institutions to recruit, enroll, and provide reentry support services to program participants.
• Communicate with DOC staff at each institution to identify eligible participants and facilitate orientations to provide an overview of Pathway Home CT services.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, assessments, and develop a reentry transition plan for each participant before they are released into the community.
• Provide pre and post release strategic case management.
• Assist each participant to increase their knowledge and understanding of behavioral patterns in order to promote change and help end the cycle of recidivism.
• Work in collaboration with DOC staff to ensure each participant applies for all pertinent identification and benefits prior to their prison release.
• Communicate and coordinate with Parole and Probation Officers to ensure there is a cohesive reentry transition plan for each participant under their supervision upon release.
• Facilitate and coordinate all necessary referrals to community partners based on participant need.
• Conduct risk/needs assessments using motivational enhancement strategies.
• Utilize the outputs of the assessments to formulate participants’ reentry transition and service plans.
• Guide participants to develop concrete goals including but not limited to housing, substance abuse, mental health treatment, educational, vocational and employment.
• Collaborate with participants’ Parole and Probation Officers to help ensure post release compliance.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of community providers that can assist participants.
• Participate in community groups, committees, and meetings.
• Educate, advocate, and promote social justice and social change on behalf of participants.
• Submit reports to Pathway Home CT Program Manager as required.
• Function as a team player and serve as a role model to participants and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with participants and community providers.
• Participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities such as trainings and committees.
• Perform other duties as required for the smooth operation of the program.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree preferred, plus 1 year experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience working with criminal justice population. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; experience with individual and group facilitation and group dynamics; experience conducting client assessments helpful; experience working with both men and women preferred; bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) required; must be computer literate; must possess strong verbal and written and interpersonal skills. Must have valid driver’s license. Schedule includes two late days per week – Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
• Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual
• Meets with clients individually to ensure understanding of content of services
• Performs case management functions as directed
• Demonstrates clear, accurate and concise written and verbal communication
• Able to recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change
• Conducts make-up sessions for clients
• Conducts booster sessions based on client needs
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches
• Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building
• Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives
• Monitors client behaviors and implements program behavior management system on a consistent basis
• Remains current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction
• Serves as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors
• Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Completes the necessary case documentation on each client in a timely and accurate manner
• Inputs data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintains, updates, and utilizes the data as directed
• Utilizes the CPA Case Management System as directed
• Attends and participates in all trainings and booster sessions related to position
• Participates in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback
• Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others
• Conducts urinalysis as requested
• Participates in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program
• Participates in effort of meeting performance-based measures set by CSSD

POSITION INTERCHANGEABILITY:
• Performs duties of all other staff as required

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.70 per hour
POSTING DATES: March 17 – April 7, 2023

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree preferred, plus 1 year experience or Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience working with criminal justice population. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; experience with individual and group facilitation and group dynamics; experience conducting client assessments helpful; experience working with both men and women preferred; bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred; must be computer literate; must possess strong verbal and written and interpersonal skills. Must have valid driver’s license. Schedule includes two late days per week – Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual
• Meets with clients individually to ensure understanding of content of services
• Performs case management functions as directed
• Demonstrates clear, accurate and concise written and verbal communication
• Able to recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change
• Conducts make-up sessions for clients
• Conducts booster sessions based on client needs
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches
• Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building
• Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives
• Monitors client behaviors and implements program behavior management system on a consistent basis
• Remains current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction
• Serves as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors
• Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Completes the necessary case documentation on each client in a timely and accurate manner
• Inputs data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintains, updates, and utilizes the data as directed
• Utilizes the CPA Case Management System as directed
• Attends and participates in all trainings and booster sessions related to position
• Participates in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback
• Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others
• Conducts urinalysis as requested
• Participates in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program
• Participates in effort of meeting performance based measures set by CSSD

POSITION INTERCHANGEABILITY:
• Performs duties of all other staff as required

Salary: $20.70 Per Hour

POSTING DATES:  March 17 – April 7, 2023

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of 4 years of education and experience in social services, criminal justice, or related field that provides experience in the following: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) group facilitation, administering of assessments and/or performing case management functions. Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Strong emotional intelligence, written and verbal communication, interpersonal and decision making skills. Ability to multi-task and knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches are critical. Demonstrates trauma informed approaches and cultural responsiveness; models pro-social behavior. Must be computer literate, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred. Some evenings required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
• Commits to the agency mission and program goals.
• Build and maintain rapport and respectful relationships with female offenders/defendants
• Engage women using gender responsive techniques with fidelity to the Adult Probation Women Offender Case Management Model and Gender Responsive Principles
• Conduct client orientation and assessment (LSI-R and ASUS) using motivational enhancement strategies
• Maintain caseload comprised of pre-trial and probation clients
• Engage clients and use Motivational Interviewing and motivational enhancement strategies in day to day interactions
• Conducts Strategic Case Management sessions for female clients incorporating Cary Guides and gender responsive principles.
• Prepares Individual Service Plans (ISP) based on assessment outputs.
• Schedules and meet with clients based on risk and needs.
• Proactively addresses clients’ basic needs and rewards pro-social behavior.
• Develops, maintains and regularly updates the AIC’s Community Resource Guide with housing, education/vocation, social, family, etc., services pertinent for women.
• Regularly spends time in the community identifying and developing community agencies/resources with expertise in working with women.
• Ensures linkages to community resources as necessary/ appropriate and coordinates referral and follow up.
• Ensure linkages with AIC services based on the women’s risk, needs, strengths, and responsivity (i.e. Moving On, Employment, Basic Needs)
• Provides recommendations for the coordination and sequencing of program services for the women and presents to probation referral source for team discussion.
• Recognizes and address the women’s ambivalence and resistance and helps them maintain motivation to change and maintains ongoing updates for probation referral source.
• Maintains client’s physical file and updates as per AIC CPA guidelines.
• Inputs WOCM client data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintains, updates, and utilizes the data as directed.
• Delivers case presentations during Service Team Meetings.
• Provides recommendations for the coordination and sequencing of program services.
• Serves as liaison between the program and referral source.
• Serves as role model to staff and clients modeling pro-social behavior.
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback via the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI).
• Establishes and maintains professional staff to client boundaries with the women and their significant others.
• Participates in quality assurance activities of client sessions and assessments.
• Recognizes anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives.
• Develops and maintains regular communications with referral source(s) to ensure they are kept abreast of the women’s progress and participation in the program.
• Participates in a team approach to case planning to include case reviews, team meetings and assists referral source in identifying and referring clients to targeted services.
• Performs community outreach and advocacy work on behalf of the WOCM women.
• Contributes to creating an environment that is safe and respectful for the women.
• Attends all required trainings and meetings, and assists in the implementation and development of female gender responsive services.
• Prepares timely and accurate court, progress, and/or discharge reports and other reports as required.
• Partners with the WOCM State Advisory Team.
• Provides awareness to Probation regarding AIC Gender Responsive services and interventions.
• Completes necessary case documentation on each client in a timely manner.
• Assumes management duties when requested.
• Attends and participates in all trainings and booster sessions related to position.
• Remains current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction
• Participates in related seminars, panels and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program
• Performs all other duties as required.

Salary: $20.70 Per Hour

POSTING DATES:  March 17 – April 7, 2023

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree preferred plus two (2) years experience in social services and/or employment and/or educational services, teaching, training, and/or group facilitation. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education. Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of the Greater Manchester job market and community provider network. Successful candidate must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision. Must have strong written and interpersonal skills. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred. Job development and placement experience required. Must possess strong computer skills. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Establish and maintain one-on-one relationship with designated clients for the purpose of securing employment opportunities on their behalf
• Establish and maintain on-going effective job development marketing strategy for canvassing prospective participant employers
• Assess and screen clients for appropriate employment matches
• Collaborate with clients to develop individualized and measurable employment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client attendance and performance
• Input client data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and
utilize the data as directed
• Complete the necessary case documentation on each client, as established by the Program Manager
• Plan and implement regular job development activities which result in a pool of employers committed to hiring CPA clients
• Identify, develop and maintain ongoing relationships with services, agencies and institutions that may directly reduce barriers to clients’ employment (i.e. Dress for Success)
• Prepare, plan, and facilitate individual and employment group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual as necessary
• Recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change
• Recognize anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting, and demonstrate and reinforce concrete alternatives
• Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building
• Participate in the CPA Employment Coalition for the purpose of information sharing and to troubleshoot challenges
• Serve as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors
• Solicit client satisfaction feedback
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and their significant others
• Attend all CPA and CSSD required trainings
• Participate in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions as required
• Actively participate in the overall effort to meet performance-based measures set by CSSD and CPA
• Participate in related seminars, panels and workshops to enhance visibility of program
• Supervise urine collection as required
• Perform other duties related to effective advocacy for employment of formerly incarcerted individuals, as necessary
• Performs all other duties as required

Shift: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM), Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Salary: $17.25 Per Hour
Posting Dates: March 17 – April 7, 2023

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
CPA provides a transitional residence to clients referred by Court Support Services Division to the Alternative in the Community Program network with a stipulation of transitional housing for at least part of their program commitment. Clients participate in day programming at the Hartford Alternative In the Community. (Established 1989)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma/GED, Associates or Bachelor degree. Prior experience working in the human services field with justice involved clients with substance abuse, mental health or other behavior issues is preferred. Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations; crisis management skills; share the belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity for recovery; must have a valid CT driver’s license and reliable transportation. Ability to work weekends, holidays and additional hours as needed. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Supervise and monitor resident activities in compliance with program policies, including morning wake-up and completion of resident chores. Ensure a safe and secure environment for all utilizing appropriate de-escalation and behavior motivation techniques.
• Be an advocate for all participants encouraging program participation and accountability.
• Proactively act as a mediator when necessary to effectively resolve resident conflicts in a solutions focused manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries with residents, staff, volunteers, family members/visitors and providers at all times.
• Serve as positive role model following program guidelines for professional conduct and code of ethics and maintain a professional image at all times when interacting with supervisors, staff, residents and visitors, or answering phones.
• Assist with meeting resident needs as necessary and appropriate.
• Possess knowledge of and implement all agency/program policies and procedures governing facility operations including:
o Key Controls
o Head Count
o Facility Rounds
o Monitoring of client locations and visitors
o Emergency Procedures
o Inspections

• Maintain shift log indicating incidents that occur, immediately reporting all incidents to Program Manager, Residential Supervisor or to on-call personnel. As required, complete incident reports.
• Ensure all visitors have proper identification prior to entering the facility.
• Search all bags brought in or out of the facility, conducting pat and pocket searches on residential clients.
• Conduct client intake/admission and orientation after hours.
• Conduct random drug testing and breathalyzers.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must be familiar with universal precautions and related issues including risk of communicable diseases.
• Remain constantly alert during all shifts for any situation that may jeopardize the safety of residents, staff, visitors and/or the community.
• Engage in all staff meetings and trainings offered to enhance professional development (required/non-required).
• Perform all other duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.70/hr

Posting Dates: March 17 – April 7, 2023

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center Reentry Navigator supports participants returning home from prison to Waterbury and the surrounding areas with their successful reintegration back into their communities. Participants of the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center will be identified at least three months prior to their prison release, in collaboration with the CT Department of Correction (DOC). Prior to a participant’s release, the Reentry Navigator will conduct a risk/needs assessment to determine the participant’s needs upon release. An Individual Service Plan (ISP) will be developed with each participant to prepare for their successful reentry.

Four year degree, preferably in Criminal Justice or Social Services and at least two years of experience providing reentry support services. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Must have strong emotional intelligence and written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of community providers that offer services to the criminal justice population; ability to interact with a multi-cultural population and crisis management skills. Decision- making and knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches are important. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Bi-lingual capacity (English/Spanish) preferred. A candidate in recovery for at least five years and/or formerly incarcerated is desirable. If formerly incarcerated, the individual must have completed parole and/or probation and have no criminal justice involvement for at least three years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Commit to Reentry Welcome Center mission and goals.
• Conduct weekly visits at identified correctional facilities to recruit, enroll and provide reentry support services to eligible people for the Reentry Welcome Center.
• Communicate with identified DOC staff at each facility to identify eligible people returning to the Greater Waterbury region and facilitate orientations to provide overview of services at the Reentry Welcome Center.
• Complete all necessary intake paperwork, assessments, and develop a reentry transition plan for each participant at least 3 months before they are released into the community.
• Work with DOC staff to ensure each participant applies for all pertinent identification and benefits prior to their release.
• Communicate and coordinate with identified Parole and Probation Officers to ensure there is a cohesive reentry transition plan for each participant who is under their supervision, returning to the Greater Waterbury region and referred to the Reentry Welcome Center.
• Facilitate/coordinate any necessary referrals to community partners in the community as needed.
• Provide on-going communication with RWC staff at the Center regarding each participant through emails, phone calls and case conference meetings to ensure warm hand-off to post-release supports and services in the community.
• Work in collaboration with the program’s Case Managers.
• Conduct participant risk/needs assessments using motivational enhancement strategies.
• Utilize the outputs of the assessments to formulate participants’ Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Collaborate with participants’ Parole or Probation officers to ensure post release compliance.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of community providers that can assist program participants.
• Participate in community groups, committees and meetings.
• Educate, advocate, and promote social justice and social change on behalf of all program participants.
• Submit program reports to supervisor as prescribed.
• Collaborate with CT Department of Correction staff both in the facility and in the community.
• Function as a team-player assisting with all program participants and staff.
• Serve as a role model to participants and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with participants and community providers.
• Other duties as required for smooth operation of program.