Wednesday – Saturday Youth Support Counselor Position Available In Northwest Hills, Connecticut

Wednesday

• Saturday Youth Support Counselor
  Litchfield, CT
  Full Time
  AMIR
  Entry Level Youth Support Counselor
  Litchfield, CT 06759
  Full Time 36 hours per week

About This Job:

The residential Youth Support Counselor is dedicated to the direct supervision of adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. Youth Support Counselor cultivate a safe, healthy, therapeutic, nurturing and caring home environment that is supportive of each participant’s individualized needs, social, emotional, and academic development. Youth Mentors are positive role models offering support, strength-based encouragement and protection of youth in their care, advocating for youth and sharing information and updates with parents/guardians.
Maintaining constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program expectations and guidelines
Ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
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
Accompanying youths between facilities, meetings, appointments and/or other activities
Ensuring living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
Supervise youths during mealtimes
Support and facilitate the implementation of youths’ individualized care plans and schedules
May assist in the pre-orientation, admission, and intake process
May assist in the facilitation of groups and may lead the facilitation of psychoeducational groups
May provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate

Work Schedule & Rate of Pay:

Full-time Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00am-9:00am (36 hours)
You can also accept per diem hours as they become available
Rate of pay is $23.27 per hour
Overtime/ time and a half eligible

Qualifications & Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

• Required
  Minimum 1 year of experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
• Required
  Valid driver’s license
• Required
  Excellent interpersonal skills
  Ability to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies
  Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
  Experience working with diverse populations or applying culturally responsive practices
  Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and mental health issues
  Reliable transportation and flexibility to work scheduled shifts

Full Time Benefits:

At , 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:
Free daily nutritious meals
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
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• 20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the

CT Nonprofit Alliance About :

A career at is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At , you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence! 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. for this position

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