Adolescent Support Specialist

Adolescent Support Specialist - Job #72 40 hours per week - 10-hour shifts $20.00 per hour   Winsted, CT 06098 - 10 Minutes from Torrington!!!!

About This Job:

• The Adolescent Support Specialist position will provide direct care, supervise, and assist the adolescents (during school and group times), and act as a role model reinforcing the adolescent’s individualized treatment plan.


• In addition, the Adolescent Support Specialist will facilitate groups as appropriate and will conduct therapeutic programming under the supervision of the Clinician and Shift Supervisor.  The Adolescent Support Specialist must be sensitive to unique issues such as mental health, suicide and contraband.

Ensure the physical safety of youth, conduct routine headcounts and bed checks, and provide crisis intervention as needed.  Maintain professional boundaries and develop respectful, supportive relationships with youth.  Pla...