Thursday-Saturday Youth Counselor/ Mentor

CJR•Waterbury, CT

4d•$22

About The Position

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 Rehabilitation Therapist. The Youth Mentor 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 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 with a company provided vehicle

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 6 months of working directly with at-risk, court-involved adolescents, or system-involved youth
Valid driver’s license to utilize company provided vehicle

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, supervise, and assist the adolescents
Act as a role model reinforcing the adolescent’s individualized treatment plan
Facilitate groups as appropriate
Conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Therapist
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
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 with a company provided vehicle

Benefits

Company provided vehicle used during work hours
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