ARE YOU LOOKING TO IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO USE YOUR PAST GAINED EXPERIENCE TO HELP MAKE CHILDREN SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES THEY MAY FACE?

ARE YOUR LOOKING TO START A NEW ADVENTURE IN YOUR CAREER?

CURRENTLY, OUR GREATEST NEED IS SECOND SHIFT. SECOND SHIFT STARTS BETWEEN 2:00-3:00 PM AND LAST 8 HOURS. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE APPLICANTS WHO CAN FILL THIS NEED. ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO WORK SECOND SHIFT?

Then we would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services. Adelbrook provides a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines with one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our residents. Adelbrook is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

About the Program

Here at Adelbrook Developmental & Behavioral Service’s we provide services and support necessary to assist our population with daily living, school, employment and social activities.

About our Benefits

Adelbrook offers its employees competitive salaries, high quality/ low cost health insurance, generous paid time off, a matching retirement savings plan, and life insurance. Additionally, Adelbrook also supports continuing education with tuition reimbursement and matching loan/ loan forgiveness programs.

Job Summary

This position provides guidance, mentoring, social and life skills training to youth in residence that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring disorders. You will ensure maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment. Implement therapeutic activities designed to promote adaptation of positive alternative (replacement) behaviors for youth in the house. Monitor residents’ behaviors and build therapeutic relationships to implement and support programming. Plan and implement leisure time recreational activities and perform all other duties assigned by the Program Support Supervisor. This position will involve effective use of behavior management strategy and potential physical restraints using Physical & Psychological Management Training (PMT) to protect the young person from maladaptive behaviors endangering themselves and/or others.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:

AS degree in psychology, social work or a human services field preferred, and one year of experience working with emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered youth and youth with PDDs are required. BA/BS degree preferred. Must be willing to learn and implement the components of a PBSP. Certification in Physical Management Techniques (PMT) and Trauma Informed Care are required. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mandated reporting, professional boundaries, CPR and First Aid. Must have the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during training while fulfilling job responsibilities with the youth. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required to ensure safety of the youth and coverage by the agency’s insurance carrier. The ability to work effectively with youth and other employees from diverse educational, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Currently, our greatest need is 2nd shift. Preference will be given to the applicants who can fill this need. Are you available to work second shift, 2:45 pm -10:45 pm?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person