PROGRAM: The Eddy Shelter is an emergency homeless shelter for single adult men and women in Middlesex County. The Mission of Eddy Shelter of Middlesex County is to provide leadership in identifying and promoting innovative solutions to ending homelessness, while allowing for each individual’s unique capability.

POSITION SUMMARY: This full-time position collaborates with the Program Director to ensure staff responds effectively to meet the needs of clients, maintains safe facility operations, and is responsive to community resources and funders. Provide daily supportive case management services to four (4) young adults between the ages of 18-24 and assistance to guests in a residential setting at the Eddy Shelter. Provide supportive case manager services and assistance to community-based clients and guests of the Eddy Shelter Rapid Rehousing Program. Provide assessment, comprehensive supportive services meeting basic needs of our shelter guests and community-based participants (for RRH only). Provide assistance through RRH for homeless individuals to ensure the safety, well-being, and progress towards goals that ultimately lead to ending their cycle of homelessness.

Requirements:

• Some Post-secondary education, Associate’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years related experience in the direct service and case management field
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• The Connection Inc. complies with Executive Order 13G. Any employee hired on or after September 27, 2021 must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for a medical or religious exemption and be approved.

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.