Careers

Job description

New London County CARES Navigator. We have four (4) full-time positions available. Please note these are all one-year grant funded positions.

Salary Range - $45,000 - $48,000

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

 

PURPOSE:

 

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide outreach, education and connections to care for opioid use disorder. This is a temporary one year, grant-funded program.

 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples – not an all-inclusive listing)

​

 

· Conduct community outreach and connect with people who use drugs and are at risk for overdose.

· Operate within the Harm Reduction model.

· Engage in conversations with people about their drug use.

· Explore treatment options with participants, with a focus on expanding awareness of and connection to medication-based treatment programs.

· Facilitate timely referrals and linkages to community providers.

· Connect participants to the larger community of care.

· Educate and assist community members regarding substance/opioid use disorder.

· Provide case management for participants to support evolving individual needs.

· Participate in ongoing training and education.

· Report writing and record keeping.

· Other duties as are required or requested.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

​

· Lived experience with drug use, substance use disorder.

· Knowledge of Harm Reduction and application of Harm Reduction principles and strategies.

· Familiarity with local support services and resources.

· Computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office.

· Ability to relate well with all segments of the public.

· Ability to be outside and mobile to conduct outreach and participate in community events.

· Ability to develop trust and rapport with participants, project staff and community partners.

· Demonstrated skill in active listening and conflict management.

· Understanding of ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

· Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.

· Strong communication and time management skills.

· Ability to honor confidentiality requirements during both employment and post-employment periods.

· Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required. Must have own vehicle to conduct outreach in the Southeastern CT area.

· Bi-lingual (Spanish) required for one position.

 

​Job description

Director of New London County CARES Mental Health Project

Salary Range - $70,000 to $75,000

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. This is an at will employment status position.

​

PURPOSE:

 

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide program and staff management for our New London County CARES Mental Health Navigation Project. This project provides outreach, education, and connections to care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use through Peer Navigators who work within New London County. This is a grant-funded program and position, subject to periodic renewal.

​

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples – not an all-inclusive listing)

​

 

· Act as Project manager for the New London County CARES Mental Health Navigation Program.

· Ability to manage and lead a team of peer Navigators, rooted in Harm Reduction to ensure effective delivery of programs, and implement high quality services.

· Collaborates with the New London Police Dept. and City of New London Human Services Dept.

· Provides a strategic vision in collaboration with AFL/Ledge Light Health District leadership to promote best practices and evidence-based interventions.

· Oversees all p program data and ensures data is entered correctly and audit ready.

· Prepares all program reports and submits to funder by required deadline

· Identifies new funding sources and assists in submitting grant applications.

· Develops and implements training plan for all staff.

· Collaborates with AFL leadership team to ensure clear communication and service coordination.

· Devises marketing plan for project, including budget, resources and staffing to implement.

​

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

​

· Experience leading and managing programs focused on Mental Health, Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorder.

· Experience with data input and management.

· Experience with writing and compiling program reports

· Experience managing program budgets and resources.

· Familiarity with local support services and resources.

· Computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office.

· Ability to relate effectively with all segments of the public.

· Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health diagnoses, incarceration and interaction with police encouraged.

· Ability to be outside and mobile to conduct outreach and participate in community events.

· Ability to develop trust and rapport with participants, project staff and community partners.

· Demonstrated skill in active listening, conflict management and issue reporting to management.

· Understanding of ability and expectation to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

· Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.

· Strong client service skills.

· Effective communication and time management skills.

· Ability to honor confidentiality requirements during both employment and post-employment periods.

· Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required. Must have own vehicle to conduct outreach in the Southeastern CT area.

​

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to kthompson@allianceforliving.org

 

Job description

Peer Navigator  

40 hours/week - Day & Evening shifts available

Salary Range - $40,000 to $43,000

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. This is an at will employment status position.

​

PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide outreach, education, and connections to care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use. This is a grant-funded program and position, subject to periodic renewal.

​

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples – not an all-inclusive listing)

 

· Conduct community outreach about mental health, substance use disorder and treatment options, rooted in Harm Reduction.

· Engage in conversations with people concerning their mental health and substance use.

· Explore treatment options with participants.

· Facilitate timely referrals and placements with treatment and support providers.

· Connect participants to the larger community of care.

· Educate and assist community members regarding mental health, trauma and substance use disorder.

· Provide case management for participants to support evolving individual needs.

· Participate in ongoing training and education.

· Report writing and record keeping.

· Other duties as are assigned.

​

 

Minimum Qualifications:

· Experience with mental health diagnoses, treatment and support.

· Understanding of substance use and substance use disorder, medication, and support.

· Familiarity with local support services and resources.

· Computer skills, including knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office.

· Ability to relate effectively with all segments of the public.

· Lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health diagnoses, incarceration and interaction with police encouraged.

· Ability to be outside and mobile to conduct outreach and participate in community events.

· Ability to develop trust and rapport with participants, project staff and community partners.

· Demonstrated skill in active listening, conflict management and issue reporting to management.

· Understanding of ability and expectation to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

· Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations.

· Strong client service skills.

· Effective communication and time management skills.

· Ability to honor confidentiality requirements during both employment and post-employment periods.

· Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance is required. Must have own vehicle to conduct outreach in the Southeastern CT area.

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to kthompson@allianceforliving.org

​

Job description

Human Resources Manager 

37.5 hours/week - Exempt - At will position

Salary Range - $50,000 to $60,000

​

SUMMARY

 

The Human Resources Manager is a senior level position reporting directly to the President/CEO. The position is responsible for the management and coordination of Human Resource Department functions including hiring and termination, compensation, onboarding new employees, performance appraisals, payroll, benefits, and employee issues. The HR Manager assists management staff and program managers in addressing performance and conduct, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and ensures all HR policies and procedures align with best practices. This is an at-will, exempt, salaried position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week.

​

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

​

Develops and administers Agency-wide human resources policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with stated Agency objectives and federal and state legal requirements.

· Supports the Agency as a trusted advisor and maintains strict confidentiality and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive matters.

· Supports the CEO/President as a trusted advisor and collaborates on organizational goals and objectives.

· Promotes positive employee relations through design, communication, and interpretation of human resources policies, procedures, and programs.

· Coordinates recruiting, hiring and retention strategies and a succession planning process.

· Manages exit interview process and communication of findings and recommendations to management.

· Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations on a variety of human resources issues.

· Manages the Workforce HR System including benefits and payroll in collaboration with the Finance Director.

· Coordinates onboarding and training programs, professional and career development, performance appraisal process, compensation systems, DEI, and benefit programs.

· Coordinates employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling and corrective action, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs.

· Reviews employee relations issues and recommends appropriate responses to management.

· Negotiates contracts with outside vendors to provide employee services. Manages HR programs (e.g., benefits and payroll) with contracted vendors/plan administrators.

· Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

​

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, five to eight years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• · Working knowledge of Labor and Employment laws and regulations and HR best practices.

• · Basic competence in duties and tasks of managing employees and programs.

• · Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. This includes having the ability to interact effectively with management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies the community and partners.

• · Understands the mission, values, and beliefs of the organization. Able to champion new ideas, manage change, and execute on action plans with limited supervision. Implements best practices as appropriate.

• · Experience in all HR concentration areas such as benefits; compensation; workforce planning and employment; employee relations; occupational health and safety, security; strategic management; employee development and training.

• · Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• · Strong business acumen and commitment to Agency work done in the community.

• · Strategic thinker who can see long-term goals and balance against short and intermediate term needs.

• · Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

• · Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• · Proficient on MS Office, ADP Workforce and report writing.

• · Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• · Strong interpersonal skills.

• · Ability to prepare audit-ready reports and Agency-wide business correspondence.

• · Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• · Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

• · Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.

• · Commitment to excellence and high standards.

• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• · Versatility, flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• · Bilingual skills a plus.

• · HR Certifications a plus.

 

If interested in applying, please forward resume and cover letter to Kelly Thompson, President & CEO at kthompson@allianceforliving.org