Teen Support Specialist
About The Position
The Teen Support Specialist 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 Adolescent Support Specialist will facilitate groups as appropriate and will conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor. The Adolescent Support Specialist must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband. Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite Interpret program to youth and family Complete all written reports as assigned Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional Provide transportation to clients and families as needed Maintain Administration of Medication Certification Reinforce and role model youth's individual needs plan Regular and consistent attendance
Requirements
- Experience working with youth, at-risk or court-involved adolescents - Required
- High school diploma or equivalent - Required
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A valid driver's license - Required
- Flexible hours and evenings
Responsibilities
- Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention
- Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe
- Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds
- Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries
- Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups
- Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite
- Interpret program to youth and family
- Complete all written reports as assigned
- Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional
- Provide transportation to clients and families as needed
- Maintain Administration of Medication Certification
- Reinforce and role model youth's individual needs plan
- Regular and consistent attendance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
