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Residential Youth Counselor/ Mentor

Litchfield, CT · On-site

$23.27/hr

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.

CJR

Bilingual Youth Therapist

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

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 ...

CJR

MST Clinician/ Therapist

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$71K/yr

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 ...

CJR

Part-Time Youth Support Specialist

Litchfield, CT · On-site

$23/hr

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.

CJR

Bilingual Youth Therapist

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

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 ...

CJR

Chief Development Officer

Litchfield, CT · On-site

CJR (Connecticut Junior Republic) Location: Litchfield, Connecticut Travel: Local and statewide travel required To Apply: About CJR: Founded in 1904, CJR is dedicated to ensuring every young person ...

CJR

Residential Youth Counselor/ Mentor

Litchfield, CT · On-site

$23.27/hr

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.

CJR

MST Clinician/ Therapist

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$71K/yr

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 ...

CJR

Part-Time Teen Support Advocate

Winsted, CT · On-site

$19.50/hr

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.

CJR

Overnight Youth Counselor

Winsted, CT · On-site

$20/hr

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.

CJR

Adolescent Support Specialist

Torrington, CT · On-site

$20/hr

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.

CJR

Part-Time Youth Support Specialist

Litchfield, CT · On-site

$23/hr

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.

CJR

Overnight Youth Counselor

Winsted, CT · On-site

$20/hr

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.

CJR

Adolescent Support Specialist

Torrington, CT · On-site

$20/hr

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.

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Residential Youth Support Specialist

CJR

Wethersfield, CT • On-site

$19/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Residential Youth Support Specialist - Job #423
Wethersfield, CT
Per Diem/ As Needed Schedule
$19.00 per hour
About the Position:
The Residential Youth Support Specialist is dedicated to the direct supervision of young adult males (ages 17-21) in a supportive independent living environment. This employee will cultivate a safe, healthy, therapeutic, nurturing and caring home environment that is supportive of each resident's individualized needs including social, emotional, and academic development. These employees are positive role models that will support youth on the proficiency of their DBT skill use including emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
  • Maintain constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program guidelines; ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
  • Follow established routines, schedules, and structure
  • Record observations in daily documentation logs
  • Monitor and report healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen
  • Accompany residents between work/school expectations, meetings, appointments and/or other activities
  • Ensure living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
  • Utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coaching to enhance adolescents learning and skill use
  • Transport adolescents to appointments and recreation trips
  • Provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate in order to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passes

Rate of Pay & Schedule:
  • Hourly paying position at $19.00 per hour
  • As-Needed availability
    • You'll be covering full-time and part-time staff who are calling out or taking time off
    • You will be notified as soon as shifts are available
    • No hours are guaranteed each week/ month as this is an on-call position
  • First week of employment will be located in Litchfield, CT Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm for training/ orientation (35 hours of paid training)
  • Eligible for time and a half/ overtime after 40 worked hours in 1-week time period

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED - Required
  • Valid driver's license - Required
  • Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents - Required
  • Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma sensitive programming (preferred)

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, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 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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