Youth Mentor - Per Diem
Community Partners in Action
Location
Hamden, Connecticut
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Responsibilities include providing direct supervision and care to male youth in a secure residential setting, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe, trauma-Informed environment. Staff must also utilize de-Escalation techniques during crises, facilitate therapeutic programming, and complete all required documentation and security checks.
Requirements summary
Candidates must ideally possess an associate’s degree or higher, along with experience working with at-Risk or court-Involved adolescents in residential treatment programs. Essential requirements include maintaining a valid ct driver's license, the ability to transport clients in mechanical restraints, and the capacity to become certified in medication administration and safe crisis management (Scm).