Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential- 6871

Community Health Resources | Posted Mar 2 | Full-time | Connecticut | Negotiable | Unknown

JOB TITLE:

Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Sunday-Thursday, 4pm-12am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2847

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.

Youth Worker

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

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor self‑administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilize 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.

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth.
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Counseling sessions via the EAP program (up to six per year).

Starting at $20.00 per hour 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. (

Note:

for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked.)

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!