Durational Credible Messenger

CJR • Waterbury, CT

11d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Durational Credible Messenger is part of a community-based mentoring program serving high-risk young people ages 13–18. The program draws on mentors’ shared lived experiences, particularly past involvement with the justice system, to support positive change. The role provides guidance, support, and role-modeling to help youth navigate challenges, develop positive behaviors, and make healthier choices. The position carries a caseload of three to four youth and families and involves intensive monitoring, skill-building, family empowerment, and advocacy. The Messenger develops therapeutic mentoring relationships, leads group-based activities, connects youth with pro-social activities and community involvement, helps families obtain educational support, and communicates regularly with Probation Officers. The role also requires written progress notes and service-plan and discharge-summary documentation. The Messenger is accessible to youth and families as needed, including 24/7 access for crisis intervention.

This is a full-time position based in Waterbury, Connecticut, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). The rate is $21.22 per hour, equivalent to $44,138 per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Personal experience with the justice system, involvement with the local community, or overcoming significant life challenges.
• Skill in advocacy and crisis intervention.
• Communication proficiency.
• Collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic mentoring relationships with youth.
• Provide group-based skill-building lessons and activities.
• Connect youth with pro-social activities and encourage community involvement.
• Help clients and families obtain appropriate educational support.
• Maintain regular communication with Probation Officers.
• Submit monthly written progress notes.
• Complete individual service plans and discharge-summary documentation.
• Provide access to youth and families as needed, including 24/7 crisis-intervention access.
• Provide guidance, support, role-modeling, intensive monitoring, family empowerment, and advocacy to a caseload of three to four youth and families.

Benefits

• Company-provided vehicle for use during work hours.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Company celebrations and employee recognition program.
• Employee discounts on cell phones and computers.
• 10%–20% tuition discounts at many local educational institutions, including institutions listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED