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Youth Advocate PT (20 hrs per week) 2nd Shift at COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC

Posted in Nonprofit - Social Services 30+ days ago.

Type: Part-Time
Location: Meriden, Connecticut





Job Description:

Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of young people?

Come join us at the SAIL Program in Meriden. The LISA Division of Community Solutions is seeking an energetic and dedicated Youth Advocate to work at the SAIL Program with young adults, ages 18-23 years old.  As a Youth Advocate, you will work collaboratively with clients to help them effectively navigate personal challenges and to build life skills.  You are the nuts and bolts of program operations and responsible for establishing a safe, strength-based and relational environment while supporting the adolescents successfully transition from interdependence to independence. 

The Youth Advocate role is an entry level position, ideal for recent college graduates and seasoned individuals starting a new career path and needing to gain experience in Human Services

Schedule:  2nd Shift, 4 hour shifts, (20 hours per week)  Sun/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat     

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the criminal justice system. Since CSI’s founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states.


  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least six months of experience or a Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s degree plus 2 years’ experience working with youth.

  • Experience may be substituted for education.

  • Must be willing to learn and implement strengths based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches.

  • Knowledge of Spanish in oral and written communication is desired.

  • Valid drivers license.

  • COVID19 vaccination or a negative test prior to starting.

Additional Qualifications:


  • Prior experience working with adolescents in a residential setting

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Enthusiasm and passion for working with young people

  • Reliable, conscientious, and attentive to details

  • Goal-oriented

  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

  • Respect for varying cultures and diverse ethnicities

  • Openness to new ideas, theories and/or methods

  • Desire to learn and develop professionally

  • Ability to remain temperate and judicious in the midst of a crisis

  • Willing and able to learn and apply new skills

BENEFITS:

CSI offers great benefits which include:


  • Prorated vacation, sick and floating holiday time.

  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.

  • Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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