Program Assistant in New London, Connecticut at Community Resources For Justice, Inc.

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the change!

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant is responsible for the provision of a wide range of administrative duties supporting the day-to-day function of the domestic violence programs. The position will support, and work in concert with, the program coordinator, group facilitators, and clients as needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining physical files, reception/security area, and the overall front-line operations
• Sending communications via text message, letters, or phone calls as needed
• Adhering to best practices related to gender responsive and trauma informed strategies
• Cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with the guests/clients and staff who enter the building
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills along with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and function well in a high-paced environment.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

Required Education and Experience:

• Experience with Data collection and submission required
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word and database portals required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an office setting providing customer services both on and in person required
• Minimum of High School Diploma associates degree or administrative training certificate preferred

Travel requirements:

• Minimal Travel – as needed for training, seminars, program events, etc.