Boys Youth Mentor/ Counselor. 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.. Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite

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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: <ul><li>Friday and Saturday 12:00am (midnight) to 9:00am (9-hour shift 2 days a week)</li><li>$19.23 per hour</li><li>Overtime / Time and a half eligible</li><li>Able to pick up additional hours if you’d like </li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Minimum High school diploma or equivalent - Required</li><li>Minimum 6 months’ experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents in a Direct Care setting - Required</li><li>Must have valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided work vehicle - Required </li></ul>JOB DESCRIPTION CONTINUED: <ul><li>Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention</li><li>Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe</li><li>Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds</li><li>Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries</li><li>Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups</li><li>Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite</li><li>Interpret program to youth and family</li><li>Complete all written reports as assigned</li><li>Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional</li><li>Provide transportation to clients and families as needed</li><li>Maintain Administration of Medication Certification</li><li>Reinforce and role model youth’s individual needs plan</li><li>Regular, reliable and consistence attendance </li></ul>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: <ul><li>Free daily nutritious meals </li><li>Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)</li><li>Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)</li><li>Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)</li><li>Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)</li><li>Annual monetary incentives</li><li>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match</li><li>Career Growth Opportunities</li><li>Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program</li><li>Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid</li><li>10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance </li></ul>Powered by JazzHR uVPRrdgeiZ

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