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Youth Mentor

2 months ago

Litchfield, Connecticut, United States CJR Full time
Job Title: Part-Time Youth Mentor

About the Role:

The Part-Time Youth Mentor will provide direct supervision and support to adolescent boys in a short-term transitional living program. The ideal candidate will cultivate a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic development of each participant.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
  • Conduct routine counts and bed checks to ensure youth are present and safe
  • Maintain a professional relationship with youth, adhering to proper physical boundaries
  • Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups
  • Conduct therapeutic programming, including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite
  • Interpret program to youth and family
  • Complete all written reports as assigned
  • 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

Requirements:

  • High school diploma/GED and experience working with at-risk or court-involved youth
  • Valid driver's license
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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