Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time

Youth Worker:
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JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part‑time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Friday & Saturday, 4pm‑12am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Sub‑Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2854

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 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 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 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.

• 🏆 Award‑Winning Workplace:
  Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• 🕒 Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• 💰 Retirement Savings:
  Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• 🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• 🎓 Education & Tuition Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs;
  Student loan repayment assistance;
  Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• 📚 Career Development: 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.
• 💪 Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend; FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families;
  Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• 🎤 Employee Involvement:
  Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• 📢 Stay Informed:
  Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• 🌟 And So Much More:
  Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

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 of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please 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!