Youth Service Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Service Specialist

Waterbury, CT. 06702

Full-Time 35 hours / week

Salary : $43,000-$46,000

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Service Specialist has two primary roles : one as Resource Specialist connecting with service providers and maintaining a list of all community resources from each town in the catchment area and the second as Intervention Specialist facilitating cognitive-behavioral and Life Skills groups to youth. The Service Specialist works closely with the Family Advocate in helping to identify what is available in the youth’s and family’s community in order to make a meaningful connection.

• Research and maintain a list of all community resources from each town within the catchment area (this includes grassroots agencies, prosocial connections, mental or medical health service, etc.)
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community providers
• Maintains an organized log of time in the community and connections made
• Serves as a resource to Juvenile Probation Officers who may be seeking information about resources in a specific community
• Facilitates all cognitive-behavioral group interventions focused on addressing the risk relevant factors identified by the risk / needs assessment.  Group such as :

Girls Circle

WORK SCHEDULE & RATE OF PAY :

Actual pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, budget constraints, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

FULL-TIME BENEFITS :

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work / life balance. Joining our team, part-time employees will enjoy the following benefits :

About CJR :

A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

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