Gender Responsive Case Manager

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is a nonprofit organization that works with adults and youth throughout Connecticut, supporting the transition from life in the criminal justice system to life in the community.

Our commitment to ensuring participants have the right to work; the right to an adequate standard of living including food, clothing, and housing; the right to physical and mental health services; and the right to education has never wavered since our founding in 1875.

As an employee working in one of the following programs you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of the adults and youth in our care and create a safer, and more integrated society:

• Holistic alternatives to incarceration, reentry services, community service, transitional housing, residential supervision of adults and youth and a prison arts program.

Annually serving over 4,000 participants, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from state and federal grants, individual donors and organizational funders.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive, equitable workplace where people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds feel like they belong. The majority of our staff are diverse and close to half of our Board of Directors are people of color. We are equally 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 committment here.

Benefits & Professional Development

Community Partners in Action offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) program, in addition to professional development and career opportunities. Employees must work a minimum of 25 hours per week and have been with CPA for at least 60 days to qualify.

CPA is An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Affafirmative Action.

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IN% Waterbury, CT
- Associate
- Waterbury AIC Program

JOB TITLE:
Gender Responsive Case Manager, Waterbury Alternative in the Community, Waterbury, CT

COMPENSATION: $25.72 Per Hour

AGENCY

DESCRIPTION:

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.

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

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.
• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support and belonging, working to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
• 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…