Friday and Saturday Youth Mentor
About the Job
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 Clinician and Shift Supervisor.
The Youth Mentor must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband. 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.
Absent from this section are accompanying youths between facilities, meetings, appointments and/or other activities. Ensuring living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards. Supervising youths during mealtimes. Supporting and facilitating 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. Providing transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate.
Requirements
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents in a Direct Care setting
- Valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided work vehicle
Qualifications
- Positive role model offering support, strength-based encouragement and protection of youth in their care, advocating for youth and sharing information and updates with parents/guardians
Schedule and Rate of Pay
Friday and Saturday noon-10:00pm = 20 hours per week$19.81 per hourOvertime / Time and a half eligibleAble to pick up additional hours if you’d like
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!
About the Company
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.