Program Manager 1 – Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven) Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Program Manager 1 – Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven) The Connection Inc – 2.7 New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications 5 years Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Senior level Associate’s degree

Leadership Full Job Description Position:

Program Manager 1

Program:

Sierra Work Release Location:

New Haven Salary:

$65,000/year

Schedule:

Full time; 40 hours; Monday-Friday; 1st 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 Sierra Work Release Program which supports adult men re-entering the community after a period of incarceration. 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 Sierra Work Release Programs 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:

Associate’s Degree and 8 years of related experience/3 years supervisory Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years 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