Case Manager 1 - Connection House (Middletown)

Job DetailsJob Location: Eastern Drive Middletown - Middletown, CT 06457Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: Second ShiftJob Category: Case ManagementPosition: Case Manager 1 Program: Connection House Location: Middletown Salary: $22.00/hour Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Friday-Tuesday (3-11p)   Program Summary: Connection House is a residential work release program that provides educational and addiction services to adult males with substance use issues who are preparing to exit the criminal justice system. The three main purposes of the program are to maintain healthy recovery, secure employment, and become productive citizens.   Position Summary: The Case Manager 1 will utilize a strengths-based & client-centered approach, providing structure, case management, job development and supervision to justice-involved men as they re-enter the community. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required. Working within Adult Services, the Case Manager 1 works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.    Requirements:  High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience in the direct service and case management field or an Associate's Degree Valid driver’s license Regular and predictable attendance is required   Orientation:  If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.   Benefits: Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment 12 paid holidays    The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.   Qualifications