Youth Support Specialist
CJRConnecticut, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
39620 - 39620 USD
Full Time
About the Company
CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.
Job Description
The Youth Support Specialist provides flexible, on-call support to adolescents in a structured program setting, supporting their 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
Benefits
- Free daily nutritious meals
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
- 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 (cell phone, computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions