Human Services Worker-Work Release Program

About the role

The Work Release Program (WRP) is a transitional residence for clients released from DOC institutions on Community Release status. Clients learn about risk reduction, relapse prevention, and financial & life skills, while rejoining the workforce as part of their release stipulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a supervisor 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.
• Assist with meeting resident needs as necessary and appropriate.
• Possess knowledge of and implement all agency/program policies and procedures governing facility operations including: Key Controls, Head Count, Facility Rounds, Monitoring of client locations and visitors, Emergency Procedures, Inspections.
• Maintain shift log indicating incidents that occur, immediately reporting all incidents to Program Manager, Residential Supervisor or to on-call personnel.
• As required, complete incident reports.
• Search all bags brought in or out of the facility, conducting pat and pocket searches on residential clients.
• Conduct client intake/admission and orientation after hours.
• Conduct random drug testing and breathalyzers.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must be familiar with universal precautions and related issues including risk of communicable diseases.
• Remain constantly alert during all shifts for any situation that may jeopardize the safety of residents, staff, visitors and/or the community.
• Engage in all staff meetings and trainings offered to enhance professional development (required/non-required).
• Perform all other duties as required.

Requirements

• A High School diploma/GED, Associates or Bachelor 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 driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and additional hours as needed.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desired.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce program policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$22.50 per hour.

Schedule

2nd shift (4:00PM - 12:00 AM).