Per Diem Youth Mentor – Evening/Weekend Shifts

Community Partners in Action, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being focused workplace

Job summary

Community Partners in Action, Inc. seeks a Per Diem Youth Mentor for the REGIONS Staff Secure Residential Treatment Program for male youth in Hartford, CT. The role requires working all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with potential overtime as needed. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher, experience with at-risk youth, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required; associates or bachelor's in criminal justice may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Experience with at-risk or court-involved adolescents preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for youth and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive environment.
• Mediate problems and apply approved intervention techniques when necessary.
• Coordinate with the REGIONS treatment team and support discharge planning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Experience with at risk youth

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or higher

Associates or bachelor’s in criminal justice preferred

Job description

Community Partners in Action, Inc. seeks a Per Diem Youth Mentor for the REGIONS Staff Secure Residential Treatment Program for male youth in Hartford, CT. The role requires working all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with potential overtime as needed. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher, experience with at-risk youth, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and the ability to