Therapeutic Support Staff

<h2>Qualifications</h2><ul>
<li>Desire to work with varying populations while supporting TEEG’s mission</li>
<li>High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled) in human services, social work, education, or related field preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 21 years of age</li>
<li>Experience in Microsoft Office software</li>
<li>Strong written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with flexible hours and duties</li>
<li>Clean record with State Police Bureau of Identification, Department of Children and Families and Department of Motor Vehicles</li>
<li>Possesses a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of registration and motor vehicle insurance</li>
<li>Respect for persons without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital/civil union status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or socioeconomic status</li>
</ul><h2>Certifications</h2><ul>
<li>Mandated Reporting (training to be provided)</li>
<li>CPR &amp; First Aid (training to be provided)<br>
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</ul><h2>Physical/Mental Requirements &amp; Working Conditions</h2><ul>
<li>Daily working hours may vary to meet client availability and agency needs, including occasional evening and weekend requirements</li>
<li>Frequent local travel in a personal or agency vehicle</li>
<li>Occasional one-on-one interactions with clients who may exhibit an emotionally heightened or withdrawn state and/or with behavioral diagnoses that may require de-escalation, crisis prevention or intervention</li>
<li>Frequent in person, virtual and/or telephonic oral communication and listening</li>
</ul><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Provide weekly one-on-one mentoring services to youth referred by DCF, community health partners, schools, youth diversion teams or youth service bureaus for a minimum of six months</li>
<li>Establish and track goals for youth while providing prosocial experiences, educational opportunities, and creating positive community connections</li>
<li>Complete and submit accurate and thorough timesheets, progress notes, and expense reports within 12 hours of mentoring session with assigned youth(s)</li>
<li>Participate monthly in supervision with Youth Service Bureau Director and Consulting Clinical Psychologist to determine best approaches for successful youth outcomes</li>
<li>Maintain strict confidentiality of client and agency data and records</li>
<li>Attend professional development opportunities as required</li>
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