Part-Time Teen Support Advocate

• Ensure the physical safety of youth, conduct routine headcounts and bed checks, and provide crisis intervention as needed. 
• Maintain professional boundaries and develop respectful, supportive relationships with youth. 
• Plan, lead, and facilitate organized daily activities and therapeutic groups, including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite. 
• Interpret program goals and treatment plans to youth and their families. 
• Complete all required documentation and reports accurately and promptly. 
• Monitor and support youth with physical or emotional needs to ensure safety. 
• Provide transportation for youth and families, including to school, jobs, activities, and appointments. 
• Reinforce and role-model individualized youth needs and treatment plans. 
• Foster independence, resilience, empathy, and teamwork among youth. 
• Support youth in developing life skills such as time management, food preparation, personal accountability, and good study habits; mentor them in these areas. 
• Assist with preparing youth for school, morning routines, meals, evening routines, and maintaining a clean, organized home environment. 
• Engage youth in recreational and prosocial activities such as fishing, hiking, YMCA visits, go-karts, movies, laser tag, basketball, and more. 
• Provide care for up to four youth, many referred by DCF, within a low staff-to-youth ratio (1:2 up to 1:4) in a trauma-informed, therapeutic group home environment. 
• Participate in ongoing training, team meetings, and supervision. 
• Provide support, guidance, and a home-like setting to promote youth development and make a positive impact in their lives.

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with court-involved, at-risk, or similar youth populations - Required
  • If this experience is not clearly listed on your resume, the hiring team may not be able to consider your application.
• High school diploma or equivalent - Required  
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits - Preferred  
• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Valid driver’s license to utilize a company-provided vehicle during work hours - Required  
• Ability to work the listed schedule - Required

• Part-time 20 hours per week $19.50 per hour
  • Thursday and Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm
  • Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm
• Additional shifts can be picked up and are overtime eligible

• 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

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