Job Developer - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven

Job Details

Job Location:

48 Howe Street New Haven Inc - New Haven, CT 06511

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: First Shift

Position:
Job Developer

Sierra Center Work Release

New Haven

$22.00/hour

Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Monday-Friday

The Job Developer will deliver comprehensive job development and vocational skill building support to clients, proving support both individually and through group programming. The Job Developer will utilize vocational assessments to evaluate the client’s employment needs and make appropriate recommendations, with a focus on working with clients on ways to: approach potential employers & enhance marketability, identify realistic vocational paths, and resume, job-search and interview skill development.

The Job Developer collaborates with Case Management staff.

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 Job Developer works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..