CJR is Hiring an All-Boys Part Time Youth Counselor Near Litchfield, CT
Boys Youth Mentor/ Counselor Litchfield, CT Part-Time, Hourly Position ABOUT THE JOB:The Youth Mentor position will provide direct care, supervise, and assist the adolescents (during school and group times), and act as a role model reinforcing the adolescent’s individualized treatment plan. In addition, the Youth Mentor will facilitate groups as appropriate and will conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor. The Youth Mentor must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband.SCHEDULE AND RATE OF PAY:
Sunday to Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm (4-hour shift 3 days a week)
$19.23 per hour
Overtime / Time and a half eligible
Able to pick up additional hours if you’d like
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum High school diploma or equivalent - Required
Minimum 6 months’ experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents in a Direct Care setting - Required
Must have valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided work vehicle - Required
JOB DESCRIPTION CONTINUED:
Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention
Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe
Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds
Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries
Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups
Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite
Interpret program to youth and family
Complete all written reports as assigned
Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional
Provide transportation to clients and families as needed
Maintain Administration of Medication Certification
Reinforce and role model youth’s individual needs plan
Regular, reliable and consistence attendance
FULL-TIME BENEFITS: At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
Free daily nutritious meals
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance