Juvenile Resource Staff

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Thompson (CT); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross medical benefits

Delta Dental

401K + pension

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) in Thompson, Connecticut is seeking a Juvenile Resource Staff to support young adults with emotional challenges. On-site role involves crisis intervention and implementing safety/de-escalation protocols, with comprehensive training provided.

The position emphasizes creating a safe therapeutic environment and helping youth develop life skills, with overtime possible and bilingual bonus opportunities for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience in security work or related field preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment by conducting regular walk-throughs, engaging consistently with the youth, and monitoring the physical surroundings.
• Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic environment for the youth we serve.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing life skills and coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills.

Skills

Security experience

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the team as Juvenile Resource Staff, working with young adults who have experienced significant emotional challenges. The Juvenile Resource Staff will be trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to effectively support youth in crisis, including following protocols for physical holds.

The Susan Wayne Center of Excellence (SWCE) and the River Run Academy offer intensive residential, educational, medical, and clinical services for adolescent boys and girls who are mild to moderately cognitively impaired with concurrent behavioral, mental health, and medical issues. Located in rural Thompson, Connecticut, our state-of-the-art campus offers warm, home-like facilities in a pastoral setting.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to$25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will help maintain a safe environment by conducting regular walk-throughs, engaging consistently with the youth, and monitoring the physical surroundings.
• YOU will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic environment for the youth we serve.
• YOU willbe able to create a safe and therapeuticcommunitybysupporting students in developingandbyrole modelingeffective copingstrategies.
• YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience in security work or related field preferred.
• Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
• Background and driving record checkswill be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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