Youth Advocate PT 16hrs weekend

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Level

Entry

Job Location

LISA - SAIL Program - Meriden, CT

Remote Type

N/A

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

Associates Degree

Salary Range

Undisclosed

Travel Percentage

License Required

Job Shift

First Shift

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of young people?

Come join us at the SAIL Program in Meriden. The LISA Division of Community Solutions is seeking an energetic and dedicated Youth Advocate

to work at the SAIL Program with young adults, ages 18-23 years old. As a Youth Advocate, you will work collaboratively with clients to help them effectively navigate personal challenges and to build life skills. You are the nuts and bolts of program operations and responsible for establishing a safe, strength-based and relational environment while supporting the adolescents successfully transition from interdependence to independence.

The Youth Advocate role is an entry level position, ideal for recent college graduates and seasoned individuals starting a new career path and needing to gain experience in Human Services

Schedule: Weekend (16 hours) Sat/Sun 10am-6pm Retention stipend: $500

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the criminal justice system. Since CSI’s founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

Ensures that the tenets and philosophy of a strengths based, gender responsive, relational, trauma informed program are reinforced

Works closely with each resident to support their individual growth and development, ensuring that daily living skills are taught

Collaborates with team to ensure that each residents individual goals are attended to, particularly daily living skill areas

Consistently encourages and motivates residents, regularly catching them doing it right

Reframes and/or redirects residents who are frustrated or struggling in some way

Consistently applies approaches outlined in the TIER System to encourage pro-social, healthy behavior

Appropriately holds residents accountable for unhealthy, unsafe behavior

Provides positive role modeling for residents at all times, including dress, managing personal emotions, behavior, etc.

Completes logs, reports, and data entry as required/requested

Implements and provides proper documentation for the programs behavior motivation system (TIER)

Contributes to the development of a monthly recreational calendar, participates in activities as appropriate

Ensures that residents nutritional requirements are met, in collaboration with the Agency Nurse and Supervisor

Coordinates volunteer service projects with other LISA Inc. staff

Participates in all meetings as required

Transports and supervises residents

Administers medication in accordance with DCF regulations

May be mandated to work additional shifts should coverage not be available

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with at least six months of experience or a Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s degree plus 2 years’ experience working with youth.

Experience may be substituted for education.

Must be willing to learn and implement strengths based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches.

Knowledge of Spanish in oral and written communication is desired.

Valid drivers license.

Additional Qualifications:

Prior experience working with adolescents in a residential setting

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize

Strong interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm and passion for working with young people

Reliable, conscientious, and attentive to details

Goal-oriented

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Respect for varying cultures and diverse ethnicities

Openness to new ideas, theories and/or methods

Desire to learn and develop professionally

Ability to remain temperate and judicious in the midst of a crisis

Willing and able to learn and apply new skills

BENEFITS:

CSI offers great benefits which include:

Retention stipend $500, 1/2 paid after 6 months, balance paid after 1 year.

401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.

Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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