Weekend Adolescent Support Worker

Weekend Adolescent Support Worker Litchfield, CT Part Time CDRC Entry Level Weekend Adolescent Support Worker Litchfield, CT 06759 $19.81 per hour 18 Hours Per Week (Saturday & Sunday midnight-9am)

About This Job:

The Weekend Adolescent Support Worker provides scheduled, supportive care to adolescents within a structured program setting. This role focuses on assisting youth with their individualized treatment plans through consistent, therapeutic role modeling. It is ideal for those seeking a meaningful part-time position with reliable hours. Sensitivity to topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, and contraband is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the physical safety of youth, including conducting safety checks, routine counts, and bed checks; provide crisis intervention as needed. Respond promptly and professionally to behavioral, health, or safety emergencies, maintaining calmness under pressure. Maintain professional boundaries and foster respectful, supportive relationships with youth. Support youth with personal hygiene, self-care routines, and daily living skills. Plan, lead, and facilitate organized daily activities, therapeutic groups, and programming such as Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite. Reinforce youth's individual treatment and needs plans through role modeling and consistent support. Communicate program goals and plans clearly to youth and their families to promote understanding and engagement. Complete all required documentation, reports, and incident reports accurately and promptly. Monitor youth during meals, recreational activities, and scheduled events to ensure safety and positive engagement. Assist with transportation for youth and families, ensuring safety during travel. Maintain certification in medication administration and oversee proper medication management for youth with health needs. Be attentive to the safety and needs of youth with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Participate in team meetings, debriefings, and case discussions to coordinate care. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, including tidying activity and living areas. Respect youth confidentiality and privacy at all times. Support youth in developing life skills, independence, and positive coping strategies. Demonstrate flexibility in shift hours, including evenings and weekends, to provide consistent support. Attend regularly and maintain a reliable presence to ensure effective supervision.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

• Required Minimum 1 year of experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
• Required Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver's license
• Required Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends 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

Shift and Rate of Pay:

$19.81 per hour 18 hours per week

• overnight Saturday midnight to 9:00am Sunday midnight to 9:00am Additional shifts will be offered to you as they become available

Benefits:

At , we pride ourselves on fostering a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports work/life balance.

Full-time employees enjoy:

Free daily nutritious meals 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 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

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A career at is dedicated to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive. We serve across Connecticut with a broad continuum of care, including residential, educational, wellness, and community-based programs. Join us for a fulfilling career that values diversity, encourages advancement, and rewards excellence! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. for this position

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• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with diverse populations or employing culturally responsive practices
• A demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and mental health issues
• Reliable transportation and an active driver's license
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• Yes, and I'm very comfortable with these requirements I am willing to develop these skills if necessary I am not interested in this position if these requirements are essential Knowing this is a job requirement, does your resume show experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents?
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• Yes I do, and it is clearly listed on my resume I do, but understand I might not be contacted because it is not listed on my resume I am not interested in this position if these requirements are essential Do you have at least one year of experience working directly with adolescents in a residential, educational, or support setting?
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