Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Healthcare
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Mental Health, Community Health
Youth Worker:
Sub‑Acute Residential, Part‑time - 6768
Job Title: Youth Worker
Employment Type: Part‑time, 16 hours per week
Schedule: Sunday & Monday, 7:00 am‑3:00 pm
Program/
Location:
Sub‑Acute Residential, Norwich, CT
Practice Code: 2851
About the Program: The Sub‑Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short‑term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting for youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. It 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.
About the Position: Youth Worker
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain the physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
- Monitor self‑administration of client medications in accordance with agency policies.
- Use appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co‑workers and clients.
- Teach and assist all residents with activities of daily living.
- Assist/ manage administrative functions at the supervisor’s direction.
- Prepare and facilitate educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
- Coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
- Assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Part‑time rates are prorated based on hours worked.
Equal Opportunity: CHR is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.
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