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Residential Youth Support Specialist
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$52,757 / year median in Connecticut
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Youth Support Specialist CJR
- 3.6 Wethersfield, CT Job Details Part-time $19 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Adolescents Working with youth Full Job Description Residential Youth Support Specialist
- Job #423 Wethersfield, CT Per Diem/ As Needed Schedule $19.
Position:
The Residential Youth Support Specialist 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 passesRate 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 periodQualifications and Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED- Required Valid driver's license
- R equired Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
- Required Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma sensitive programming (preferred)
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, 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