Lead Human Services Worker Release Program

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

SALARY: $24.50 per hour ($50,960 annually)

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 over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

Join a mission-driven team working to advance equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. We support our employees with comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a workplace centered on well-being. Eligibility for the benefits below varies by work schedule.

• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees who work at least 25 hours per week; eligibility begins after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement: Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• Employer-paid protection: Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees who work at least 25 hours per week.
• Voluntary benefits: Critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal services, personal accident insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and whole life insurance.
• Paid time off: Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Paid holidays: 13 paid holidays each year.
• Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace culture: A supportive environment focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

CPA is guided by our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture. 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 culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/

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.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma/GED, associate or bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in human services; residential experience preferred. At least one year of experience supervising staff. Experience with justice involved clients with substance abuse, mental health or other behavior issues is also desirable. Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations; crisis management skills; shares the belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity for recovery.

Demonstrates trauma informed approaches and cultural responsiveness, models pro-social behavior. 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) preferred.

• Commits to agency mission and program goals.
• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and…