Youth Advocate PT Sat/Sun 4p-12a

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Job Location
CT - SAIL Program - Meriden, CT
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
License Required
Job Shift
Second Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Do you have the desire to be a mentor and help with positive change? LISA Inc. a division of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. is seeking a dedicated Youth Advocate to join our team in our SAIL program in Meriden, CT. As a Youth Advocate you are responsible for working directly and collaboratively with young adults 17-21 to help them develop daily living skills, work through problems and issues, navigate daily living/personal challenges, and coordinate and/or provide transportation when needed. You will support the facilitation of goals set on individual service plans and work closely with all team members to ensure a safe, effective program. Youth Advocates are responsible for documenting daily progress of residents, facilitation of the TIER System and recording events in appropriate log books.
Schedule: Sat/Sun 4pm-12am
Wage: $17.50/hr
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
Maintains the confidentiality of the residents and their families according to the agency's policy
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
Perform additional, related tasks as assigned by the Program Director.
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.
COVID19 vaccination or negative test prior to start.
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:
Prorated vacation, sick and floating holiday
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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