Employment with Community Services, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

CO-SUPERVISOR
North Haven and Middletown

The Co-Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing daily activities for and monitoring the care of residents in the Therapeutic Group Home.  S/he oversees the work of Direct Care Counselors and works with the other Co-Supervisor to ensure weekly staff coverage.  The Co-Supervisor will assume responsibilities of the other Co-Supervisor in her/his absence. Working with the Program Director and the Clinician, the Co-Supervisors ensure development and maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic programming.  This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Program Director. The Co-Supervisor’s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays and will include shared on-call responsibilities.
Requirements:  The incumbent must possess a BS/BA degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work or another human services field and have at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents, particularly females.  At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.

The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency’s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to obtain and maintain certification in TCI, Risking Connections, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration.  A valid driver’s license, very good driving record, and insurance coverage through the agency’s insurance carrier must be maintained.  The ability to work with and supervise the activities of residents and other employees from diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite. 

DIRECT CARE COUNSELOR
Full-time – Cromwell and North Haven

The Direct Care Counselor provides guidance, supervision, mentoring and life skills training to adolescent females residing in the Therapeutic Group Home. S/he ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment-focused therapeutic activities.  This is a non-exempt, full-time position that reports to the Direct Care Supervisor or the Assistant Supervisor in the absence of the Direct Care Supervisor (for some Houses, the Counselor may report to co-supervisors). The Counselor’s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Requirements:  An AS degree is required. A BS/BA degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred.  At least one year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed youth, preferably in a residential setting are required.  Alternatively, an AS degree and at least two years of progressively more responsible experience with the same population are acceptable.

The incumbent must know and be able to apply the agency’s trauma-informed treatment philosophy and be able to maintain certification in TCI, CPR, First Aid and DCF Medication Administration.  A valid driver’s license and insurance coverage through the agency’s insurance carrier must be maintained.  The ability to work with residents and other employees of diverse ethnic, educational, religious and economic backgrounds is requisite. 

AWAKE NIGHT COUNSELOR  
Middletown and North Haven
Full-time (4-10 hour awake shifts)

Provide guidance, supervision, and security to residents residing in the Therapeutic Group Home during the third shift (9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.). Ensure maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma informed treatment.  Reports to the Direct Care Supervisor. This position is full-time and non-exempt. This position may involve the use of a physical restraint with a resident who is in crisis. The Counselor’s schedule may include mandatory overtime and shifts on Saturdays and/or Sundays.  

Requirements:  An AS degree is required, a BA/BS in human services field is preferred. Must be able to establish a respectful relationship with residents.   Previous experience working with emotionally disturbed youth is preferred. Must have TCI, CPR and First Aid training. Must be Med Certified or become Med Certified within two months of employment.  Ability to remain calm and maintain control in a crisis situation is required.

This is an "awake" position, and sleeping on the job is a violation of agency policy. Ideally, the Night Security staff member has worked third shift previously and has proven his/her ability to remain awake while on duty. The ability to work collaboratively with other employees with diverse educational, economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds is requisite, as is the willingness to work in a high demand work situation which requires flexibility and innovation.  

EOE/AA
Revised 8/3/10 KS