Teen Support Advocate

Wethersfield, CT

Part Time

Transitional Living

Entry Level Residential Teen Support Advocate

• Job #423
  Wethersfield, CT
  Per Diem/ As Needed Schedule
  $19.

00 per hour About the

Position:

The Residential Teen Support Advocate is dedicated to the direct supervision of young adult males (ages 17-21) in a supportive independent living environment. This employee will 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. These employees are positive role models that will support youth on the proficiency of their DBT skill use including emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.

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:

Hourly paying position at $19.00 per hour

As-Needed availability

You'll be covering full-time and part-time staff who are calling out or taking time off

You will be notified as soon as shifts are available

No hours are guaranteed each week/ month as this is an on-call position

First week of employment will be located in Litchfield, CT Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm for training/ orientation (35 hours of paid training)

Eligible for time and a half/ overtime after 40 worked hours in 1-week time period

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

• Required
  Valid driver's license
• Required
  Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
• Required
  Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma sensitive programming (preferred)

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, you will enjoy the following benefits:

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program

Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

10

• 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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