About this opportunity
Connecticut Junior Republic lists this Teen Support Advocate opportunity in wethersfield, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Residential Teen Support Advocate
The Residential Teen Support Advocate is dedicated to the direct supervision of young adult males (ages 17-21) in a supportive independent living environment. This employee will cultivate a safe, healthy, therapeutic, nurturing and caring home environment that is supportive of each resident's individualized needs including social, emotional, and academic development. These employees are positive role models that will support youth on the proficiency of their DBT skill use including emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Responsibilities:
Maintain constant sight and sound supervision of youths within established program guidelines; ensure physical safety of youth and provide crisis intervention as needed
Follow established routines, schedules, and structure
Record observations in daily documentation logs
Monitor and report healthcare needs or concerns, and ensuring compliance with daily medication regimen
Accompany residents between work/school expectations, meetings, appointments and/or other activities
Ensure living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards
Utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coaching to enhance adolescents learning and skill use
Transport adolescents to appointments and recreation trips
Provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate in order to facilitate family visitation/sessions and home passes
Rate of Pay & Schedule:
Hourly paying position at $19.00 per hour
As-Needed availability You'll be covering full-time and part-time staff who are calling out or taking time off
You will be notified as soon as shifts are available
No hours are guaranteed each week/ month as this is an on-call position
First week of employment will be located in Litchfield, CT Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm for training/ orientation (35 hours of paid training)
Eligible for time and a half/ overtime after 40 worked hours in 1-week time period
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED – Required
Valid driver's license - Required
Experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents - Required
Knowledge of strengths-based and trauma sensitive programming (preferred)
Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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.
Worksite address
wethersfield, CT, 06129, US
Who can apply
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