Therapeutic Support Staff

Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated mentor to provide weekly one-on-one support to youth referred by DCF, for a minimum of six months. This role emphasizes prosocial experiences, educational opportunities, and building positive community connections.

You will track goals, maintain confidentiality, submit timesheets and notes within 12 hours, and participate in monthly supervision with the Youth Service Bureau Director and a consulting clinical

Qualifications

• Desire to work with varying populations while supporting agency mission.
• Must have high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred or currently enrolled.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with flexible hours.
• Clean record with State Police Bureau of Identification, DCF and DMV.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Respect for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital/civil union status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or socioeconomic status.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly one-on-one mentoring services to youth referred by DCF for a minimum of six months.
• Establish and track goals for youth while providing prosocial experiences, educational opportunities, and creating positive community connections.
• Complete and submit accurate and thorough timesheets, progress notes, and expense reports within 12 hours of mentoring session with assigned youth(s).
• Participate monthly in supervision with Youth Service Bureau Director and Consulting Clinical Psychologist to determine best approaches for successful youth outcomes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and agency data and records.
• Attend professional development opportunities as required.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in human services, social work, education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualifications

• Desire to work with varying populations while supporting TEEG’s mission
• High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled) in human services, social work, education, or related field preferred
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Experience in Microsoft Office software
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with flexible hours and duties
• Clean record with State Police Bureau of Identification, Department of Children and Families and Department of Motor Vehicles
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of registration and motor vehicle insurance
• Respect for persons without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital/civil union status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or socioeconomic status

Certifications

• Mandated Reporting (training to be provided)
• CPR & First Aid (training to be provided)

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

• Daily working hours may vary to meet client availability and agency needs, including occasional evening and weekend requirements
• Frequent local travel in a personal or agency vehicle
• Occasional one-on-one interactions with clients who may exhibit an emotionally heightened or withdrawn state and/or with behavioral diagnoses that may require de-escalation, crisis prevention or intervention
• Frequent in person, virtual and/or telephonic oral communication and listening

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly one-on-one mentoring services to youth referred by DCF, community health partners, schools, youth diversion teams or youth service bureaus for a minimum of six months
• Establish and track goals for youth while providing prosocial experiences, educational opportunities, and creating positive community connections
• Complete and submit accurate and thorough timesheets, progress notes, and expense reports within 12 hours of mentoring session with assigned youth(s)
• Participate monthly in supervision with Youth Service Bureau Director and Consulting Clinical Psychologist to determine best approaches for successful youth outcomes
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and agency data and records
• Attend professional development opportunities as required