Community Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Job Developer/Community Transition Coordinator to join the team at our Aileen O'Connor House location in Hartford, CT. The Job Developer is responsible for providing guidance, counseling, support and other employment related services to program participants, as well as discharge planning and community transition in accordance with Department of Correction policies and procedures.
SCHEDULE: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.
- Identify employment opportunities and assist program participants with the job search process, including leading job clubs and presentation of workshops.
- Create and build new relationships with businesses promoting the services available through CTWorks.
- Provide follow-up services to program participants that have received intensive or training services, maintaining regular contact with participants.
- Providing and completing client discharge plans for the Department of Corrections
- Coordinating all exit requirements with Probation and Parole Officers
- Represent Community Solutions, Inc. at events such as: chamber activities, job fairs and business expositions. Develop and coordinate such events.
- Coordinate job fairs, recruitments, and on/off site visits with employers to establish relationships, identify and develop job opportunities for participants. Document employer
- contacts in CSSD data collection system on the same business day contact occurs.
- Participate in meetings with the supervisors and job developers in the Business Services Unit assigned to CTWorks.
- Maintain client files and comply with Agency policy on confidential information.
- Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by the Agency’s programs, policies, procedures and code of ethics.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.