Plainville, CT30+ days ago
What You'll Do: Performs duties involving care, custody, maintenance, educational and recreational planning and facilitation for youth in alignment with program's therapeutic model; Counsels and advises girls in groups and individually by modeling appropriate behavior and encouraging girls to establish and develop effective, positive, interpersonal relationships; Contributes to a safe program community and culture; Facilitates daily focus and skills development groups; Develops and promotes gender-specific approaches; Maintains a gender-specific, relational, culturally competent, and strength-based culture within the program environment; Participates in weekly planning of program goals and objectives with assigned youth; Documents and maintains daily activities log in accordance with designated policies and procedure utilizing web-based and paper-versions of log books and notes; Prepares timely and accurate reports regarding activities, incidents and/or girls' progress and adjustment; Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of the living environment; Regularly participates and contributes as a member of the program team; Supports and monitors family visits and assists as necessary with family mediations; Maintains order and security within the program by employing appropriate use of crisis intervention techniques and trainings; Transports girls to scheduled appointments/activities and provides line of sight supervision; Implements and monitors the program's behavior motivation system; Demonstrates desired staff characteristics including enthusiasm, empathy, competency and the ability to model pro-social beliefs and values; Ensures that medication is administered in compliance with agency policies and procedures; Responds to all crisis / emergency situations and is expected to remain involved with the youth in order to ensure her safety and that of the other program participants; Successfully completes all required training during business and/or regularly scheduled shift hours; Performs all responsibilities and assignments in accordance with the guidelines set forth by CSSD and CSI policies and procedures; Performs all other assigned, related or required duties. At Lisa's House, youth will find an array of comprehensive, client-specific treatment, services and interventions to help with emotional regulation, empowering adolescent females on decision-making and building healthy relationships, and boosting educational functioning.