Job Description

Position

: Program Manager 1

Program:

Eddy Center

Location:

Middletown

Salary

: $65,000/year

Schedule

: Full time; 40 hours; Monday-Friday; 1

st

shift (8-4p/ 9-5p) with flexibility to meet program needs




The Connection's Community Justice Services are grounded in the belief that every individual has the potential to change and lead a healthy, productive life. Our programs promote public safety while reducing barriers for individuals reentering and living in the community, using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.


Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee our Eddy Center Program. The Eddy Center is a 24/hr transitional residential program that supports adult men who are currently under the supervision of Parole. This position provides supervision to program staff, ensures adherence to contractual expectations and internal policies and procedures and promotes a structured trauma-informed environment that supports successful community re-entry through the delivery of case management services, job development and linkage to community based treatment. This role provides on-call support to program staff and participates in an on-call rotation as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, support, and supervise the operations of the Eddy Center Program Implement and oversee systems and processes to enhance service effectiveness and contract compliance Build and maintain productive relationships with state agencies, and community partners Oversee staff performance, training, and professional development Provide on-call support and leadership coverage as needed Ensures program aligns with Department of Correction (DOC) regulations

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and leadership skills Proven experience in program operations and staff supervision Knowledge of Connecticut's DOC service system Experience working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system
Requirements:

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience/3 years supervisory Associate's Degree and 8 years of related experience/3 years supervisory Valid Connecticut Driver's License



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.