What are the responsibilities and job description for the Friday & Saturday Youth Mentor position at CJR?
Youth Mentor
Litchfield, CT 06759
Part Time 18 hours per week
ABOUT THE JOB:
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.
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:
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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Litchfield, CT 06759
Part Time 18 hours per week
ABOUT THE JOB:
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.
- 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
- Attend regular and consistent attendance
- Friday 12:00am (midnight) - 9:00am, Saturday (midnight) - 9:00am
- You can also accept per diem hours as they become available
- Overtime/ time and a half eligible
- Rate of pay is $19.23 per hour
- High school diploma/ GED and experience working with at-risk or court-involved youth - Required
- Must have valid driver’s license - Required
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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
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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