Residential Support Specialist
CJRConnecticut, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive!
Job Description
The Residential Support Specialist provides support to adolescents in a structured program setting, following individualized treatment plans through therapeutic consistent role modeling.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and experience working with at-risk or court-involved adolescents
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Experience working with diverse populations or culturally responsive practices
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and mental health issues
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends
Benefits
- Free daily nutritious meals
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation Package
- Generous Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holiday Time
- Floating Holidays
- Annual monetary incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions
