Lead Human Services Worker - 2nd Shift

Lead Human Services Worker, Work Release Program, Hartford, CT

2nd Shift 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Tuesday‑Saturday)

$23.00 /hour

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long‑term impact that positively transforms individuals and society ually serving nearly 7,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

CPA launched our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Journey in June 2020. Led by a task force that includes board members, our executive leadership team, program managers and staff who act as BEDI Ambassadors from each of our programs, we are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and compelled to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system.

Read more about our BEDI journey at Our Commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - CPA.

• A culture of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for all employees
• Medical and Dental insurance through Cigna
• 401k eligibility after 60 days of employment
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability at no cost to you
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick time
• 13 paid holidays
• A commitment to employee health and wellness
• The opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a team dedicated to systemic change and criminal justice reform

Our Work Release Program (WRP), currently funded by the CT Department of Correction (CT DOC/Department), provides residents with safe and secure housing, basic needs assistance, employment readiness and placement opportunities as well as the development of life and work skills essential to the promotion of self‑reliance, responsibility, and accountability.

• High School diploma/GED, associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience working in the human services field with justice‑involved clients, with substance abuse, mental health or other behavior issues is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience desirable.
• 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.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

• Commit to the agency mission and program goals.
• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.