Description

$65,000 - $75,000 Per Year, 40 Hours Per Week (weekend and on-call hours)

Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union Position

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER:

Provide operational supervision of residential program staff, services, clients and program facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER:

• Under the guidance of the CAO, implement standards that are in compliance with all Justice and Residential policies for the management of residential programs.
• Operate building within the guidance provided by the funding source.
• Provide staff and resident supervision 24/7. 
• Ensure that all staff orientation and training are provided, including on-going professional development. 
• Recommend hiring and discipline of all employees as appropriate. 
• Ensure building has 24/7 coverage, supported by an on-call network. 
• Ensure health and safety through routine inspections and appropriate remedial action. 
• Prepare routine and special reports. 
• Oversight and accountability of case-management and employment services for building residents. 
• Excellent motivation and accountability skills. 
• Serves as a community liaison to the Greater Waterbury Community on community based residential programing. 
• Serve as liaison to the Department of Corrections, Parole and other oversight entities. 
• Responsible for effective implementation of PREA Prison Rape Elimination Activities.

Requirements

REQUIRMENTS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience: 
• Minimum three years experience in social service/helping profession plus two years as a supervisor.
• Residential program experience highly recommended . 
• Evidence of maturity and experience necessary to assume responsibility and initiative for all aspects of program. 
• Experience working with offenders preferred 

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay 

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

 
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Energy Assistance and Weatherization
• AIDS / HIV Prevention
• Fatherhood Initiative
• Employment Education and Training
• Child Welfare and Family Development Services
• Early Childhood Education Programs
• Elderly Services
• Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
• Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services