Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CJR is looking for a Service Specialist for our LYNC program (Linking Youth to Natural Communities) The LYNC program provides community-based services to court/justice-involved juveniles and their families. The Service Specialist has two primary roles; one as resource specialist connecting with service providers and maintaining a list of all community resources from each town in the catchment area and the second as intervention specialist facilitating cognitive-behavioral and Life Skills groups to youth. The Service Specialist works closely with the program's Family Advocate in helping to identify what is available in the youth’s and family’s community in order to make a meaningful connection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Community Organizing, Human Services, Sociology OR at least 3 years’ experience and knowledge working with juvenile justice system and/or working with communities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Effective engagement skills
• Strong community connections and knowledge base
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills

BENEFITS:

At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Plan Option
• 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance Plan
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Up to 4 weeks' vacation, 12 sick days (unused time eligible for carry over)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Tuition Assistance
• In-House Clinical Supervision for Licensure Provided at No Cost
• Annual License Expense Reimbursement
• Financial Support for Licensure Preparation and Testing
• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Small Class Sizes for our Education Programs
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Free Nutritious Meals at our Litchfield Campus
• 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, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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