Thursday to Saturday Youth Mentor Litchfield, CT Part Time CDRC Entry Level Part-Time Boys Youth Mentor/ Counselor

• Job #480 Litchfield, CT 06759 $19.

81 per hour Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am-2:30pm (16 1/2 hours per week) About the Job The Youth Mentor/ Counselor position will provide direct care, supervise, and assist the adolescents (during school and group times), and act as a role model reinforcing the adolescent's individualized treatment plan. In addition, the Youth Mentor will facilitate groups as appropriate and will conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor. The Youth Mentor must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband. The residential Youth Mentor/ Counselor is dedicated to the direct supervision of adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. Youth Mentors 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

Schedule and Rate of Pay:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00am-2:30pm = 16.5 hours per week Rate of pay is $19.81 per hour Overtime / Time and a half eligible Able to pick up additional hours if you'd like

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent

• Required Minimum 6 months' experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents in a Direct Care setting
• Required Must have valid driver's license to utilize a company provided work vehicle

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Required Part-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 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

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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• Do you have a minimum of 6 months of experience working with court-involved, at-risk, or similar youth populations?
• Please note that if this experience is not clearly listed on your resume, you will receive an email informing you that your application will no longer be considered for this role, as this experience is a requirement for the position under the state contract.
• After reviewing the job posting, please let us know if you are available for the listed hours/shift (if there are multiple shifts posted, please specify which option you prefer).
• Do you have a valid driver's license to utilize a company provided vehicle from time to time during work hours?
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