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Senior Vocational Specialist

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THE CONNECTION INC

Middletown, CT (In Person)

$54,205 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

Position:
Senior Vocational Specialist Program:
Supportive Housing for
Families Location:
Middletown (Roscommon Office)
Salary:
$26.06/hour
Schedule:
FT/40 hours/1st shift/
Monday-Friday Program Summary:
The Supportive Housing for Families program is a child welfare program providing intensive case management, vocational supports, and temporary housing subsidies to families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to support the achievement of family reunification and/or prevent the removal of children.
Position Summary:
The Senior Vocational Specialist, plays a key role in supporting vocational programming for families in supportive housing. Working closely with the Manager, Vocational Services, this position supports coordination of vocational services, data tracking and reporting, and documentation compliance. The Senior Vocational Specialist collaborates with internal teams and community partners to help ensure high-quality, trauma-informed vocational services that support participant stability, skill development, and employment readiness. Working within our Family & Child Services, the Senior Vocational Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of related experience Valid Driver's License Regular and predictable attendance is required
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 .