Spanish Speaking Service Specialist

CJRMeriden and New London, CT

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Youth Service Specialist (Spanish & English) – Make a Difference in Connecticut!Locations: Meriden, CT & New London, CTPosition: Full-Time (35 hours/week) | Salary: $45,000/year Are you passionate about empowering youth and strengthening communities?We’re seeking a dynamic, bilingual Youth Service Specialist to be a vital connector and motivator in the lives of young people. If you thrive in a diverse, collaborative environment and want to create meaningful change, this is your opportunity!

What You’ll Do:As a Youth Service Specialist, you’ll wear two impactful hats:

Resource Connector: Act as a bridge to community services by researching, maintaining, and nurturing relationships with grassroots agencies, health providers, and community organizations across New London and Meriden. Your efforts will help youth and families access vital resources and support networks.
Intervention Facilitator: Lead engaging cognitive-behavioral and Life Skills groups tailored to youth’s needs, such as Girls Circle, Seeking Safety, and Reasoning & Rehabilitation. Your work will foster resilience, positive decision-making, and life skills that set young people up for success.

You’ll also collaborate closely with Family Advocates, coordinate programming schedules, assist with summer initiatives, and provide transportation to ensure youth participation.Why Join Us?

Make a Real Impact: Help youth navigate challenges and connect with community resources.
Grow Professionally: Enjoy opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and leadership development.
Be Part of a Caring Culture: Work in a supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and your contributions.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, or related field, or 3+ years working with juvenile justice or community programs.
Language Skills: Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential.
Valid Driver's License: Transporting our clients with a company provided vehicle.
Community Knowledge & Engagement Skills: Strong connections within local communities and effective relationship-building abilities.
Personal Qualities: Credibility, excellent communication, teamwork, and a genuine passion for youth development.

Work Schedule & Locations:

Summer: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
School Year: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Locations:
- New London: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Meriden: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Rotating Fridays

Enjoy a competitive salary of $45,000 with a generous 1-hour lunch daily!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:

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

About CJR:A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!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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