CJR · 1 day ago
Sunday to Wednesday Residential Support Specialist
Litchfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.81/hr - $19.81/hrCJR is focused on ensuring that every young person has an opportunity to thrive. The Residential Support Specialist provides support to adolescents in a structured program setting, assisting with their individualized treatment plans and facilitating therapeutic programming.
ConsultingEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Ensure the physical safety of youth, including conducting safety checks, routine counts, and bed checks, and providing crisis intervention as needed
Respond promptly and effectively to behavioral, health, or safety emergencies, maintaining calm and professionalism
Maintain proper physical and professional boundaries, fostering respectful relationships with youth
Support youth with personal hygiene, self-care routines, and daily living skills
Plan, lead, and facilitate organized daily activities, therapeutic groups, and programming such as Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite
Reinforce youth’s individual treatment and needs plans through role modeling and consistent support
Interpret program goals and plans to youth and their families to promote understanding and engagement
Complete all required documentation, reports, and incident reports accurately and timely
Monitor youth during meals, snacks, recreational activities, and other scheduled events to promote safety and positive engagement
Assist with transportation for youth and families, ensuring safety during travel
Maintain certification in medication administration and oversee proper medication management for youth with health needs
Be aware of and address the safety and needs of youth with physical or emotional disabilities or special needs
Participate in team meetings, debriefings, and case discussions to coordinate care and share updates
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, including tidying activity and living areas
Respect youth confidentiality and privacy at all times
Support youth in developing life skills, independence, and positive coping strategies
Demonstrate flexibility in shift hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure consistent support
Attend regularly and maintain consistent presence to provide reliable care and supervision
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
A valid driver's license
Preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexible hours/weekends and evenings
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Experience working with diverse populations or culturally responsive practices
Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and mental health issues
Reliable transportation and flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends
Benefits
Free daily nutritious meals
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
Company
CJR
At CJR we believe every young person should have the opportunity to thrive.
Founded in 1904
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase