Plainville, CT30+ days ago
p>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; 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. Associate's Degree preferred in Human Service or related field, with at least six months of relevant experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of two years of professional experience in human services Must be familiar with gender-responsive, relational, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches Must be able to work with challenging youth and families Knowledge of Spanish in oral and written communication is desired Must be able to attend all first shift offsite training required for the position.