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Overnight Youth Counselor

CJR·Winsted, Connecticut

$20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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The Youth Counselor provides direct care and supervision to adolescents while reinforcing individualized treatment plans and ensuring physical safety. They facilitate therapeutic groups, conduct routine bed checks, and maintain professional boundaries while acting as a positive role model.

Night Youth Counselor/ Mentor - Job# 71 Winsted, CT 06098 40 hours per week - 10-hour shifts $20.00 per hour

About This Job

  • The Youth Mentor/ Counselor position will provide direct care, supervise, and assist the adolescents (during school and group times), and act as a role model reinforcing the adolescent’s individualized treatment plan. In addition, the Youth Mentor will facilitate groups as appropriate and will conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor. The Youth Mentor must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband.
  • Ensure physical safety of youth and provide Crisis Intervention
  • Routine counts to make sure clients are present and safe
  • Routine bed checks to ensure youth are present in their beds
  • Maintain a professional relationship with youth maintaining proper physical boundaries
  • Plan and lead organized daily activities and facilitate groups
  • Conduct therapeutic programing including Restorative Justice Practices and DBT-Lite
  • Interpret program to youth and family
  • Complete all written reports as assigned
  • Be aware and assure safety of youth with special needs physical or emotional
  • Provide transportation to clients and families as needed
  • Maintain Administration of Medication Certification
  • Reinforce and role model youth’s individual needs plan
  • Regular and consistent attendance

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth, at-risk or court-involved adolescents - Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent - Required
  • Associates Degree or 60 college credits preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided vehicle during work hours - Required
  • Ability to work shift listed below

Shift and Rate of Pay

  • Full-time 40 hours per week $20.00 per hour
  • Tuesday 8pm - Wednesday 6am
  • Wednesday 8pm - Thursday 6am
  • Thursday 8pm - Friday 6am
  • Friday 8pm - Saturday 6am
  • Time and a half/ overtime available

Benefits

  • At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
  • 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

About CJR

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence! CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience working with at-risk or court-involved youth and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license and the ability to work the specified overnight shift schedule are required.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Record Keeping
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Behavioral Support
  • Role Modeling
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Therapeutic Programming
  • DBT-Lite
  • Restorative Justice Practices
  • Adolescent Supervision

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20/hr
Location
Winsted, Connecticut
Posted
May 1, 2026
Closes
Jul 30, 2026
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CJR

At CJR we believe every young person should have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to provide the necessary therapeutic treatment, education and support for young people and their families to promote positive change and transform lives. Founded in 1904, CJR provides...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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