Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, Monday, Saturday & Sunday (2:30-10:30p) & 1st shift, Thursday & Friday (8-4p)
Position Summary
Will deliver comprehensive outreach and engagement services, including education, advocacy, coaching and mentorship. The Peer is responsible for including but not limited to; providing supervision and support to the clients, as well as for facility security, supervision of client activities, and modeling and reinforcing pro-social interactions within the program and community. Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Working within Adult Services, the Peer Support works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
Requirements
High School diploma or GED (successful completion or completion within 2 months of hire)
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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