Residential Youth Counselor/ Mentor
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$23+/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Youth Counselor/ MentorLitchfield, CT 06759Full Time 40 hours per week$23.27 per hourAbout This Job:The residential Youth Counselor is dedicated to the direct supervision of adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. Youth Counselors cultivate a safe, healthy, therapeutic, nurturing and caring home environment that is supportive of each participant’s individualized needs, social, emotional, and academic development. Youth Counselors are positive role models offering support, strength-based encouragement and protection of youth in their care, advocating for youth and sharing information and updates with parents/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 meal times
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications:
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- First Aid/CPR
- Medication Administration
- Rate of pay is $23.27 per hour
- Full-time- 40 hours per week:
- Wednesday 2:00pm - midnight
- Thursday 2:00pm - midnight
- Friday 2:00pm - midnight
- Saturday 2:00pm - midnight
- Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) and minimum 6-months human services experience – Required
- Must have valid driver’s license - Required
- Two years of experience providing direct care to adolescent boys- Preferred
- Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma sensitive programming – Preferred
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Free daily nutritious meals
- 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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FAQs About Residential Youth Counselor/ 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 $23.27 (per hour).
What employment applies to this position at CJR?
CJR lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-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: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 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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