Monday to Friday Youth Mentor/ Counselor

Salary :

$20.8 - 21.42 hourly

Company : Cjr

Job Type : Full Time

Wethersfield, Ct

Job Description - Monday to Friday Youth Mentor/ Counselor

Youth Mentor/ Counselor
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Full-Time: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

ABOUT 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 Coordinators
Performs routine checks to make sure youth are present and safe
Adhere to documentation requirements as directed
Assist in providing breakfast
Assist with medication administration
Maintain constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program guidelines; ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
Follow established routines, schedules, and structure
Record observations in daily documentation logs
Monitor and report healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen
Accompany residents between work/school expectations, meetings, appointments and/or other activities
Ensure living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
Utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coaching to enhance adolescents learning and skill use
Transport adolescents to appointments and recreation trips
Provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate in order to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passes

RATE OF PAY & SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
- Total 40 hours per week
Hourly paying position between $20.80 - $21.42 per hour
- Actual pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, budget constraints, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.
Eligible for time and a half/ overtime

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Achieved a High School Diploma or its equivalent
Valid driver’s license - required
Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents - required
Must have valid driver’s license and no traffic violations on record - required
Residential Programming Experience - preferred
Lived Experience a plus
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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:

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and 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)
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
Tuition Assistance
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

ABOUT 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.

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