Residential Coach, Per Diem - Second Shift

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI); Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Second Shift, Per Diem Residential Coach at Lisa’s House in Plainville, CT. You will provide direct supervision, daily care, and supportive services for adolescent girls within a DBT‑driven program.

The role emphasizes gender‑specific, relational, trauma‑informed approaches, with duties including group and individual counseling, transportation, crisis response, and participation in weekly planning. Training and offsite requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred in Human Service or related field, with at least six months of relevant experience.
• 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 positive 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 enthusiasm, empathy, and pro‑social behavior.
• Ensures medication is administered per policies.
• Responds to crises to ensure safety of youth and others.
• Completes required trainings during shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gender-responsive approaches

Trauma-informed

Working with youth

Spanish language

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services

Two years of relevant experience

Job description

SECOND SHIFT RESIDENTIAL COACH (PER DIEM)

Plainville, CT

Per Diem (As Needed, but primarily on second shift)

$21.51 per hour

CSI is in need of a Second Shift, Per Diem Residential Coach with experience working with adolescent females. Lisa’s House is located 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.

Starting Salary: $21.51/hour with applicable shift differentials

Schedule: As needed, but primarily on second shift

Position Overview

• 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.

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 built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

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

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. 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.