Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential- 6850

Community Health Resources

Posted Feb 23

Full-time

Position:
Youth Worker

Employment Type:

Full time, 40 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Program/

Location:

Sub‑Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

About the Program:
The Sub‑Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short‑term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de‑escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma‑informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.

• Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
• Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitors self‑administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedures as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co‑workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Starting at $20.00/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (For part‑time positions, this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked.)

• Award‑Winning Workplace recognition as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Generous paid time off, including a special day off for birthday.
• Retirement savings – contributions to 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive insurance with competitive premiums and discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; tuition discounts at local colleges/universities.
• Career development opportunities – training curriculum, supervision/mentoring, internal career fairs, etc.
• Wellness program – annual wellness stipend, subscription to Calm app, employee appreciation events, up to 6 free confidential counseling sessions per year.
• Employee involvement – leadership luncheons, CEO interactions, agency committees.
• Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.

CHR is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!