What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Developer - Sierra Center Work Release (New Haven) position at The Connection?
Job Details
Description
Position: Job Developer
Program: Sierra Center Work Release
Location: New Haven
Salary: $19.75
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Monday-Friday
Position Summary:
The Job Developer will deliver comprehensive case management services to clients in work release programs in New Haven. The Job Developer will evaluate the client’s employment needs and make appropriate recommendations to the vocational specialist. Work with clients on ways to approach potential employers to enhance marketability. Assist case management in working individually and in group sessions with clients to deliver vocational assessments and identify realistic vocational paths, develop resumes, develop job-hunting and interviewing skills, and provide supports to help clients maintain employment over time.
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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 years of related experience
- Valid Connecticut 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.
Qualifications
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