Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time

Overview

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time- 6769 at Community Health Resources

Role details:
Part-time, 16 hours/week.

Schedule:

Sunday & Tuesday, 3pm-11pm. Program/location:
Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT. PC#: 2852.

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 of 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 procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively 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 intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate 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 diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

L icensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

• Award-Winning Workplace:
  Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Generous Time Off:
  Ample paid time off, including a birthday day off.
• Retirement Savings: 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support:
  Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, student loan repayment assistance at select sites, exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, Clinical supervision/mentoring, internal career fairs across 80+ programs statewide.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend, Calm app access, employee appreciation events, and more.
• Employee Involvement:
  Leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly CEO updates and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More:
  Benefits available to all staff, with eligibility considerations.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities.

COMPENSATION
:
Starting at $20.00/hr min., 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 positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. For part-time positions, the rate is 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!

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