Job detail
Wednesday-Saturday Youth Counselor/ Mentor
CJR
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/11/2026
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Salary
$23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The youth mentor/Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and acts as a role model for adolescents, reinforcing their individualized treatment plans during school and group times. Responsibilities also include facilitating groups, conducting therapeutic programming, ensuring physical safety, and providing necessary transportation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or ged and a minimum of six months of direct experience working with at-Risk, court-Involved, or system-Involved adolescents. A valid driver's license is required to operate a company-Provided vehicle.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Discounts
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Sick Time
- Floating Holidays
- Paid Holiday Time
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Annual Monetary Incentives