Youth Mentor/ Counselor
Winchester, CT 06098
Full-Time Positions About This Position:
Position dedicated to direct supervision and care of adolescent males living in a therapeutic group home. Works under the direction of Residential Supervisor to carry out daily schedules, implement behavior management and treatment plans, and support the physical care of resident's while being sensitive to unique clinical issues such as mental status changes, suicidal ideation/gestures, aggressive responses, medication responses, positive and negative family interactions, and increased psychiatric symptoms. Staff will create, maintain, and ensure a safe environment for residents at home and in the community. Ensures physical safety of youth and provides crisis intervention Remains awake and alert at all times Maintains a professional relationship with youth and promotes healthy relationships Plans and carries out organized daily activities Provides information and resources to residents and families 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 Ensuring living spaces are organized, clean, safe and free from hazards May provide transportation to adolescents and families as programmatic needs dictate Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters Schedules and Rate of Pay: 2 Full-Time schedules: Option 1 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00am-4:00pm Option 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2:00pm-12:00am Total 40 hours per week $19.00 per hour Overtime/ time and a half eligible. Qualifications: Associate's Degree or 60 completed college credits – Required Valid driver's license to utilize company provided vehicle – Required Benefits: Company vehicle to be used during work hours Consistent work schedule Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options Medical, Dental & 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) Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time) Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off) Annual Monetary Incentives Tuition Assistance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match 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
