Youth Mentor/ Counselor

Youth Mentor/ Counselor
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Full-Time Thursday-Saturday
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Mentor will provide direct support for adolescents/young adults participating in a transitional living program which provides participants with the skills and abilities to transition to independent living. The Mentor will act as a role model reinforcing the goals of the youth's service plan. This position also assists with facility cleanliness, breakfast and medication administration. Provides supervision of the program participants and provides support to Case Managers and Assistant Case Coordinators Performs routine checks to make sure youth are present and safe Adhere to documentation requirements as directed Assist in providing breakfast Assist with medication administration RATE OF PAY & SCHEDULE : Hourly paying position at $20.80 per hour Eligible for time and a half/ overtime Saturday 12pm-11pm (11 hours), Sunday 10am-10pm (12 hours), Tuesday 3pm-12am (9 hours), Wednesday 3pm-11pm (8 hours) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED – required Valid driver's license - required Lived Experience a plus Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus 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