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Core responsibilities

The adolescent support specialist provides direct care, supervision, and support to adolescents during school and group activities, acting as a positive role model and reinforcing individualized treatment plans. Key duties include ensuring physical safety, conducting crisis intervention, facilitating therapeutic groups like dbt-Lite, and completing all required documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess experience working with youth, at-Risk youth, or court-Involved adolescents and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a dcf background check are mandatory requirements.

high schoolInterpersonal SkillsDocumentationCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationSupervisionCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareTransportationSafety ManagementDirect CareRole ModelingGroup FacilitationLife Skills DevelopmentTherapeutic ProgrammingDBT-LiteRestorative Justice Practices

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Floating Holidays
  • Paid Holiday Time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
  • Annual Monetary Incentives