CJR is Hiring a Full-Time Youth Counselor/ Mentor Near Winchester, CT
Youth Mentor/ CounselorWinchester, CT 06098 Full-Time Positions About This Position:Position dedicated to direct supervision and care of adolescent males living in a therapeutic group home. Works under the direction of Residential Supervisor to carry out daily schedules, implement behavior management and treatment plans, and support the physical care of resident’s while being sensitive to unique clinical issues such as mental status changes, suicidal ideation/gestures, aggressive responses, medication responses, positive and negative family interactions, and increased psychiatric symptoms. Staff will create, maintain, and ensure a safe environment for residents at home and in the community.
Ensures physical safety of youth and provides crisis intervention
Remains awake and alert at all times
Maintains a professional relationship with youth and promotes healthy relationships
Plans and carries out organized daily activities
Provides information and resources to residents and families
Following established routines, schedules, and structure, like wake up and bedtimes, and transition to school
Recording observations and maintaining records and reports, daily documentation and logs
Monitoring access to and ensuring personal hygiene of youths, and maintenance/upkeep of bedrooms
Monitoring and reporting healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen through support, encouragement, and self-care education
Ensuring living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
May provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate
Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
Schedules and Rate of Pay:
2 Full-Time schedules:
Option 1 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00am-4:00pm
Option 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2:00pm-12:00amTotal
40 hours per week
$19.00 per hour
Overtime/ time and a half eligible
Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree or 60 completed college credits – Required
Valid driver’s license to utilize company provided vehicle – Required
Benefits:
Company vehicle to be used during work hours
Consistent work schedule
Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
Annual Monetary Incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
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