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Part-Time Boys Youth Mentor/ Counselor - Job #488Litchfield, CT 06759$19.81 per hourFriday and Saturday noon-10:00pmAbout the JobThe Youth Mentor/ Counselor position will provide direct care,

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Part-Time Boys Youth Mentor/ Counselor - Job #488
Litchfield, CT 06759
$19.81 per hour
Friday and Saturday noon-10:00pm

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
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

The residential Youth Mentor is dedicated to the direct supervision of adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. Youth Mentors 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 Mentors 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.

Schedule and Rate of Pay:

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

Full 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

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.