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The Open Hearth Association RE-Entry Transitional Jobs Program Case Manager in Hartford, Connecticut
[The Re-entry Transitional Jobs (RETJ) Program provides job readiness training, job coaching, soft skills and computer skills development, industry certification training, 1:1 case management support (before, during and after job placement), coordination (with RETJ Housing Navigator) of housing counseling and support, wrap-around services (healthcare, basic needs, and referrals), transportation support, assistance obtaining drivers licenses and other documentation, (training stipends - uncertain), and other services to men and women who are justice-involved, EOS and housing insecure or experiencing homelessness. [Participants receive a year case management-based support and participate in six months of part-time transitional employment through the Neighborhood Ambassadors Program. After that, participants transition to full-time employment - assisted by the RETJ Case Manager - through the City of Hartford or other employers. Participants will be identified and enrolled in RETJ through the Greater Hartford Re-Entry Welcome Center in collaboration with Community Partners in Action.
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- Recruitment of potential clients
- Initial intake assessment and goal setting
- Development of individual plans for each participant
- Case management and referrals to wrap-around services
- Stipended pre-employment training and weekly groups
- Supports the program by overseeing client plans, ensuring client success in the program, and facilitating employment placement and retention
- Provides basic individualized financial education
[The RETJ Case Manager will work in a collegial team setting with staff from The Open Hearth Associations Working Mans Center and TOH staff as well as coordinating recruitment with designated staff at the Greater Hartford Re-entry Welcome Center. The case manager will be active in a range of community settings, including meetings of the Greater Hartford Re-Entry Council. Responsibilities will include coordinating and supporting client work with the Neighborhood Ambassadors transitional employment program.
[Compensation [$55,000.00 annually [Application Guidelines [Candidates must include a resume and a cover letter describing how their qualifications and experience match the positions skills, characteristics, and credentials. Please address your materials to Stephen Haynes, MSW at shaynes@theopenhearth.org. If you do not think you meet all the qualifications but would be a good match for us, please consider applying and sharing more in your cover letter. We would love to talk with you to see what skills you can bring to The Open Hearth Association. [Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Open Hearth Association considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. ]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}