Human Services Worker

JOB TITLE: Human Services Worker Per Diem, Work Release Program LOCATION: Hartford, CT SCHEDULE: For all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Must commit to working a minimum of 24 hours a month SALARY: $20.00 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 at large. Annually 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. Join a mission-driven team working to advance equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. We support our employees with comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a workplace centered on well-being. Eligibility for the benefits below varies by work schedule. - Retirement: May be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment dependent on number of hours worked in plan year. - Paid time off: sick leave earned on hours worked. - Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program. - Workplace culture: A supportive environment focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work 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 https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/ PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Our Work Release Program (WRP), currently funded by the CT Department of Correction (CT DOC/Department), provides residents with safe and secure housing, basic needs assistance, employment readiness and placement opportunities as well as the development of life and work skills essential to the promotion of self-reliance, responsibility, and accountability. POSITION REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma/GED, associate or bachelor's degree. Prior experience working in the human services field with justice involved clients with substance abuse, mental health or other behavior issues is preferred. Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations; crisis management skills; share the belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity for recovery; must have a valid CT drivers license and reliable transportation. Ability to work weekends, holidays and additional hours Candidates with lived experience encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Supervise and monitor resident activities in compliance with program policies, including morning wake-up and completion of resident chores. Ensure a safe and secure environment for all utilizing appropriate de-escalation and behavior motivation techniques. Be an advocate for all participants encouraging program participation and accountability. Proactively act as a mediator when necessary to effectively resolve resident conflicts in a solutions focused manner. Maintain professional boundaries with residents, staff, volunteers, family members/visitors and providers at all times. Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems. Serve as positive role model following program guidelines for profes ional conduct and code of ethics and maintain a professional image at all times when interacting with supervisors, staff, residents and visitors, or answering phones. Supervise residents during fresh air and smoke breaks multiple times daily. Assist with meeting resident needs as necessary and appropriate. Possess knowledge of and implement all agency/program policies and procedures governing facility operations including: o Key Controls o Head Count o Facility Rounds o Monitoring of client locations and visitors o Emergency Procedures []{st=""}