Reintegration Mentor - 2nd Shift

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking a Reintegration Mentor for the 2nd Shift to join their REGIONS Staff Secure Program. This program is a residential treatment facility for up to 8 male youth, aiming to provide a supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment. The program's mission is to improve the social, physical, and emotional well-being of the youth, reduce risk factors, and prevent their transition into the adult justice system. The treatment philosophy is individualized, focusing on developing positive self-image, effective coping skills, confidence, positive relationships, and behavioral changes to equip youth for success upon re-entry into their communities. The youth in this program are amenable to treatment and have a reduced risk to public safety.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher.
Lived experience.
Experience training and working with adolescents.
Experience in residential treatment programs.
Experience in mental health crisis intervention.
Experience in family engagement.
Community connections.
Willingness to seek out new opportunities for youths (community service, networking with community programs).
Ability to assist youths in gaining employment.
Ability to assist with building youth resumes.
Ability to help youths learn life skills.
Ability to help youths attain their positive goals.
Understanding and knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Understanding and knowledge of gender-responsive approaches.
Understanding and knowledge of trauma-informed care.
Understanding and knowledge of culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate issues and needs.
Knowledge of behavior motivation and psychosocial interventions.
Knowledge of child psychology and development.
Strong emotional intelligence.
Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations.
Leadership skills.
Decision-making skills.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Organizational/prioritization skills.
Adaptability.
Flexibility.
Resourcefulness.
Resiliency.
Belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity to succeed.
Familiarity with relevant state and federal laws.
Valid CT driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to transport a youth to appointments for community reintegration efforts, probation/attorney/DCF/family visitation, and home passes.
Ability to travel and transport the youth as needed during the 12-month post discharge period.
Must participate in and maintain SCM certification.
Must comply with all funding and reporting requirements.
Must establish and maintain professional boundaries with all staff, youth and providers.
Must serve as a role model to youth and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
Must work collaboratively with internal and external providers.
Must provide on-call after hours duties for continued support of the youth based on the attainment of reentry goals.
Must participate in all required training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Clinician to engage the youth, family, and community resources for program admission.
Facilitate youth and family team meetings with the Clinician.
Help facilitate youth and family participation in partnership with the Clinician, Family Support Specialist, and Juvenile Probation Officer.
Work with the family and other supportive individuals to empower them to develop a support system.
Reinforce the youth’s individual treatment plan.
Facilitate weekly groups such as risks and decisions, restorative justice, DBT therapy skills groups, mindfulness groups, and life skills groups.
Provide family support, including assisting with basic needs like housing, food, mental health, or substance abuse treatment.
Provide daily DBT coaching with youth.
Input data into PBS (Performance Based Standards) and CDCS (Contractor Data Collection System).
Attend new admission orientation and monthly treatment meetings.
Schedule and help facilitate family visits, earned outings, internships, job placements or interviews, and family passes.
Review behavioral point tracking system with the youth weekly to discuss behavioral issues, progress, and level applications.
Maintain rewards store inventory and facilitate youth weekly shopping.
Assist the family and Juvenile Probation Officer with the transition to community after-care services.
Serve as a role model and reinforce the youth’s individual treatment plan, providing continued support for the youth and family for up to 12 months after program completion.
Establish meaningful, supportive, and long-term connections with the community, including vocational opportunities and training.
Analyze and evaluate the accomplishment of program objectives.
Perform quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Participate in and maintain SCM certification.
Comply with all funding and reporting requirements.
Establish and maintain professional boundaries with all staff, youth, and providers.
Serve as a role model to youth and staff, modeling pro-social behaviors.
Work collaboratively with internal and external providers.
Provide on-call after hours duties for continued support of the youth based on the attainment of reentry goals.
Participate in all required training.
Perform all other duties assigned.