The Bridge Family Center has a full time 1st shift opening and multiple weekend 1st and 2nd shift part time openings for Direct Care professionals (Youth Coach) working with young adult males in it's Transitional Living Program located in Manchester, CT.

The Bridge Family Center is currently offering a sign on bonus of $1,000 for full time candidates, $500 for part time candidates (regularly scheduled at least 20 hours/week), and $250 for all other direct care workers. The bonus will be paid after 3 months of employment with the employee meeting performance and attendance requirements.

The Bridge Family Center offers competitive pay and great benefits, including:
Full Time Employees:
Medical/Vision, Dental, Employer paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, 403(b) with match, EAP, four (4) weeks of vacation to start (increasing annually for the first 5 years), paid sick time, personal time, and 6 paid holidays. As a non-profit organization, we are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Part Time Employees:
EAP, prorated vacation & personal time, paid sick time, paid holiday time, and 403(b) with match (eligibility for some benefits based on scheduled and/or worked hours).

All Bridge employees MUST be vaccinated against COVID-19 (or request and be granted a medical or religious exemption upon offer).

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Youth Coach is responsible for the behavioral management of adolescents who reside at the Moving on Project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain control and daily routine of the MOP residents to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Engage residents in positive peer interactions, recreational and leisure time activities.
• Supervise and assist residents in study time, as well as daily chores, cooking, and other daily living activities.
• Transportation of residents, as needed.
• Conduct apartment spot checks.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling.
• Conduct intake and discharge procedures for residents.
• General maintenance of daily/shift documentation.
• Implement incentive program.
• Aid in teaching Basic Life Skills to all participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field strongly preferred, and experience working with at-risk adolescents. Must have ability to set professional boundaries and limits as well as develop positive rapport with residents. Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; exercise effective group skills and techniques, and ability to communicate well with co-workers and internalize supervision. Must also have a valid Connecticut driver’s license, and possess the following certifications, or be eligible to obtain these after hire: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Adult First Aid/CPR. Full time staff must also be DCF Medication Administration certified or become certified after hire. Part time or per diem staff must be able to obtain certification upon request based on program needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired rate of pay?
• Are you looking for a full time or part time position?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Group Home: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manchester, CT 06040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person