Overnight Youth Counselor

Night Youth Counselor/ Mentor - Job# 71

Winsted, CT 06098

• 40 hours per week - 10-hour shifts
• $20.00 per hour

About This 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.

Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention

Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe

Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds

Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries

Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups

Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite

Interpret program to youth and family

Complete all written reports as assigned

Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional

Provide transportation to clients and families as needed

Maintain Administration of Medication Certification

• Reinforce and role model youth’s individual needs plan
• Regular and consistent attendance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth, at-risk or court-involved adolescents - Required
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Required

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided vehicle during work hours - Required
• Ability to work shift listed below

Shift and Rate of Pay

• Full-time 40 hours per week $20.00 per hour
• Tuesday 8pm - Wednesday 6am
• Wednesday 8pm - Thursday 6am
• Thursday 8pm - Friday 6am
• Friday 8pm - Saturday 6am
• Time and a half/ overtime available

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.