Residential Coach (Per Diem) – Adolescent DBT Support

Community Solutions; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) seeks a Per Diem Residential Coach for Lisa's House in Plainville, CT. The role provides direct supervision and daily care for adolescent females within a DBT-informed program, focusing on emotional regulation and healthy relationships.

The position requires an education level of High School and offers starting pay of $21.51 per hour with shift differentials. Primary first-shift hours and as-needed scheduling apply, with opportunities for on-the-job training and

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of Spanish in oral and written communication is desired
• Must be able to attend all first shift offsite training required for the position

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Gender-responsive approach

Trauma-informed

Spanish language skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred in Human Service or related field

Job description

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) seeks a Per Diem Residential Coach for Lisa's House in Plainville, CT. The role provides direct supervision and daily care for adolescent females within a DBT-informed program, focusing on emotional regulation and healthy relationships.

The position requires an education level of High School and offers starting pay of $21.51 per hour with shift differentials. Primary first-shift hours and as-needed scheduling apply, with opportunities for on-the-job training and