Friday and Saturday Youth Mentor
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Part-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$20+/hour
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Job Description
Part-Time Boys Adolescent Support Specialist - Job #488Litchfield, CT 06759$19.81 per hourFriday and Saturday noon-10:00pmAbout the JobThe Adolescent Support Specialist provides direct care, supervision, and support to adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. They act as positive role models, fostering a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that supports each youth’s social, emotional, and academic development. The Specialist reinforces individualized treatment plans, facilitates appropriate groups, and conducts therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor. The role requires sensitivity to issues such as mental health, suicide, and contraband, and includes advocating for youth while communicating regularly with parents and guardians.
- Maintaining constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program expectations and guidelines
- Ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
- Following established routines, schedules, and structure, like wake up and bedtimes, and transition to school
- Recording observations and maintaining records and reports, daily documentation and logs
- Monitoring access to and ensuring personal hygiene of youths, and maintenance/upkeep of bedrooms
- Monitoring and reporting healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen through support, encouragement, and self-care education
- Accompanying youths between facilities, meetings, appointments and/or other activities
- Ensuring living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
- Supervise youths during mealtimes
- Support and facilitate the implementation of youths’ individualized care plans and schedules
- May assist in the pre-orientation, admission, and intake process
- May assist in the facilitation of groups and may lead the facilitation of psychoeducational groups
- May provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate
- Friday and Saturday noon-10:00pm = 20 hours per week
- $19.81 per hour
- Overtime / Time and a half eligible
- Able to pick up additional hours if you’d like
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent - Required
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents in a Direct Care setting - Required
- Must have valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided work vehicle - Required
Part-Time Benefits:At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
- Free daily nutritious meals
- 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
- 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
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
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FAQs About Friday and Saturday Youth Mentor Jobs at CJR
What is the work location for this position at CJR?
This job at CJR is located in Litchfield, CT, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at CJR?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $19.81 (per hour).
What employment applies to this position at CJR?
CJR lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Part-time
What experience level is required for this role at CJR?
CJR is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by CJR for this role?
CJR offers following benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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