Reintegration Mentor

CJR•Bridgeport, CT

3d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Reintegration Mentor provides ongoing support and guidance to adolescents transitioning from treatment, serving as a role model and advocate. The role involves facilitating treatment plans, coordinating appointments and community activities, and offering aftercare for up to 12 months post-discharge. The position requires engaging with youth both in the facility and in the community, working collaboratively with staff and families, and maintaining connections to promote successful reintegration. Flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to work independently are essential. Overall, the position aims to support adolescents’ ongoing development and stability as they transition back into the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with lived experience, and experience, training, and a history of working with adolescents - Required
Understanding unique issues and needs of adolescents – Required
Flexible hours/weekends and evenings - Required
Valid driver’s license to utilize a company vehicle - Required
Skill in Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and ability to function independently

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

The Reintegration Mentor will be a role model and will reinforce the adolescent’s individual treatment plan as well as continued support for the adolescent and family after completion of the program.
Transport the adolescent to appointments or recreation activities to prepare them for discharge.
Monitor home visits in the community.
Work with facility staff to meet with youth one on one as well as facilitate the ARISE curriculum.
Provide aftercare to youth for 12 months post discharge.
Engage with youth in the facility
Maintain relationships with facility staff on behalf of the adolescents
Facilitate ARISE Curriculum
Advocate for youth and their families
Attend court or providers meetings
Play a significant role in the client’s treatment team
Work on a flexible schedule, which includes weekend and evening hours
Share On-Call hours with other staff
Develop knowledge base of community resources across Connecticut
Maintain connection with youth and family throughout treatment and beyond
Perform aftercare for RESTS clients for one year

Benefits

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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
Tuition Assistance
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