Residential Coach (2nd; Sat-Wed 3p-11p)

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI); Plainville (CT); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation time

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) in Plainville, CT is seeking a Full-Time Residential Coach (2nd shift) for Lisa's House to support adolescent girls through DBT-based programming and related services.

You will provide direct supervision, daily care, group and individual counseling, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic living environment while coordinating with clinicians and families.

Formación

• Associate degree preferred in human services, or two years of relevant experience
• Familiar with gender-responsive, relational, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Able to work with challenging youth and families
• Willing to attend first-shift offsite training in the first month

Responsabilidades

• Provide care, custody, maintenance, education and recreation planning in alignment with the program’s therapeutic model
• Counsel and advise girls individually and in groups to foster positive relationships
• Contribute to a safe program culture and environment
• Facilitate daily focus and skills development groups
• Maintain gender-specific, relational, culturally competent care
• Document daily activities and prepare timely reports on progress
• Transport girls to appointments and supervise activities
• Support family visits and participate as part of the program team
• Ensure medication is administered per policy and respond to crises promptly

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed

Gender-responsive

Relational skills

Youth engagement

Educación

Associate degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Title: Residential Coach, FT

Schedule: Saturday-Wednesday 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Starting Wage: $21.51 (plus applicable shift differentials)

Make a Real Impact in Your Community!

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse and reclaim their lives? At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed. For over 60 years, we’ve been a pioneer in community-based services, transforming lives through innovative programs for individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.

Join our mission-driven team as a Full-Time, 2nd Shift Residential Coach at our Lisa's House Program in Plainville, CT. At Lisa's House, youth will find an array of comprehensive, client-specific treatment, services and interventions to help with emotional regulation, empowering adolescent females on decision-making and building healthy relationships, and boosting educational functioning. This will be accomplished through the implementation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The Residential Coach provides direct supervision, daily care, and support services for girls and their families involved with the program.

Why Work with Us?

• Life-Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You'll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Program Director, Clinicians, and external stakeholders in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Performs duties involving care, custody, maintenance, educational and recreational planning and facilitation for youth in alignment with program’s therapeutic model;
• Counsels and advises girls in groups and individually by modeling appropriate behavior and encouraging girls to establish and develop effective, positive, interpersonal relationships;
• Contributes to a safe program community and culture;
• Facilitates daily focus and skills development groups;
• Develops and promotes gender-specific approaches;
• Maintains a gender-specific, relational, culturally competent, and strength-based culture within the program environment;
• Participates in weekly planning of program goals and objectives with assigned youth;
• Documents and maintains daily activities log in accordance with designated policies and procedure utilizing web-based and paper-versions of log books and notes;
• Prepares timely and accurate reports regarding activities, incidents and/or girls’ progress and adjustment;
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of the living environment;
• Regularly participates and contributes as a member of the program team;
• Supports and monitors family visits and assists as necessary with family mediations;
• Maintains order and security within the program by employing appropriate use of crisis intervention techniques and trainings;
• Transports girls to scheduled appointments/activities and provides line of sight supervision;
• Implements and monitors the program’s behavior motivation system;
• Demonstrates desired staff characteristics including enthusiasm, empathy, competency and the ability to model pro-social beliefs and values;
• Ensures that medication is administered in compliance with agency policies and procedures;
• Responds to all crisis / emergency situations and is expected to remain involved with the youth in order to ensure her safety and that of the other program participants;
• Successfully completes all required training during business and/or regularly scheduled shift hours;
• Performs all responsibilities and assignments in accordance with the guidelines set forth by CSSD and CSI policies and procedures;
• Performs all other assigned, related or required duties.

Starting Salary:

$21.51 per hour (plus applicable shift differentials)

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate’s Degree preferred in Human Service or related field, with at least six months of relevant experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of two years of professional experience in human services
• Must be familiar with gender-responsive, relational, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches
• Must be able to work with challenging youth and families
• Ability to attend first shift offsite training during first month of employment

Benefits We Offer

• Generous Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation your first year (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 7 days of sick time, and 4 floating holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans, plus FSA, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement after 1 year, plus ongoing training and opportunities for certification.
• Mileage Reimbursement: We offer reimbursement for business-related travel at the current IRS rate to help cover your transportation costs.

Company Overview

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 child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs 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 opened the first state-contracted halfway house in New England which has grown to a continuum of approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states. For more than 60 years, CSI has built upon its successful foundation and expanded to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. To learn more about CSI please visit our website https://csi-online.org.

Ready to help others overcome challenges and achieve success?

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – 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.