Youth Mentor/ Counselor

CJR

place Wethersfield, 06129

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Supervision

local_atm $20.8 - $20.8 hourly

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Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance, Other Benefits

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English, Spanish

Youth Mentor/ Counselor - Job #422Wethersfield, CT 0610940 hours per week$20.80 per hourABOUT THE POSITION:The Residential Youth Mentor is dedicated to the direct supervision of young adult males (17-21) in a supportive independent living environment. Youth Mentors cultivate a safe, healthy, therapeutic, nurturing and caring home environment that is supportive of each resident’s individualized needs including social, emotional, and academic development. Youth Counselors are positive role models that will support youth on the proficiency of their DBT skill use including emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.Provides supervision of the program participants and provides support to Case Managers and Assistant Case CoordinatorsPerforms routine checks to make sure youth are present and safeAdhere to documentation requirements as directedAssist in providing breakfast Assist with medication administrationMaintain constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program guidelines; ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as neededFollow established routines, schedules, and structureRecord observations in daily documentation logsMonitor and report healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen Accompany residents between work/school expectations, meetings, appointments and/or other activitiesEnsure living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazardsUtilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coaching to enhance adolescents learning and skill useTransport adolescents to appointments and recreation tripsProvide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate in order to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passesRATE OF PAY & SCHEDULE: Total 40 hours per weekWednesday 11pm to Thursday 9amThursday 11pm to Friday 9amFriday 11pm to Saturday 9amSaturday 11pm to Sunday 9amHourly paying position at $20.80 per hourEligible for time and a half/ overtimeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents - requiredMust have valid driver’s license and clean driving record - requiredResidential Programming Experience - preferredAchieved a High School Diploma or its equivalentLived Experience a plusBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusBENEFITS: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:Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan optionMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employmentCompany Paid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous 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 incentivesTuition Assistance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchCareer Growth OpportunitiesCompany Celebrations & Employee Recognition ProgramEmployee discounts (cell phone, computer)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit AllianceABOUT CJR:A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence! CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.Powered by JazzHR