Part Time Program Facilitator in Waterbury, Connecticut at CJR

Part-Time Program Facilitator - Job #391 & 392
15 hours per week - $23.00 per hour
Waterbury, CT 06702
Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm
About the Position:
The Program Facilitator for the SAFE Waterbury program is a part-time, seasonal/ temporary position focused on engaging at-risk youth and their families through community outreach and educational activities. The role involves coordinating program activities, maintaining student records, and working closely with parents to support student success. It requires a bachelor’s degree, experience working with youth, and strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively fulfill program goals.

• Once the season ends, our hope is to have a permanent position for you
• Will utilize a company vehicle to pick students up from school from time to time
• Maintains database on attendance and student demographics
• Maintains daily contact with all program participants
• Facilitate program curriculum/facilitate job club component
• Plan and implement lessons for job club component
• Make sure all participants are in the correct component
• Coordinate parent meetings and trainings including outreach to parents
• Help create job shadowing opportunities for participants
• Organize and recruit speaker’s bureau for job club component
• Inform parents on absent participants on a daily basis
• Collect report cards and school schedules
• Schedule students to attend college tours they are interested in
• Help organize special celebrations and cultural events

Schedule and Rate of Pay:
2 options:

• Option 1: Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 5:00pm (15 hours per week)
• Option 2: Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 5:30pm (15 hours per week)
• Both positions pay $23.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field – Required
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Driver's License – Required
• 2-years of experience working with at-risk youth – Required
• Communication Proficiency
• Collaboration Skills

Part-Time 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, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• 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

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.