Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time

Overview

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential, Part-time- 6770 at Community Health Resources

Job title:

Youth Worker |

Employment type:

Part-time, 16 hours/week |

Schedule:

Friday & Saturday, 8am-4pm | Program/

Location:

Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT | PC#: 2853

About the program Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) 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.

About the position Youth Worker

Position highlights

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 as the program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co-workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists residents in 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.

Qualifications

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

Why Join CHR?

• 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 contributions.
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support:
  Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, student loan repayment assistance (e.g., PSLF, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA), and exclusive tuition discounts at local colleges/universities.
• Career Development:
  Free robust training curriculum, Clinical Training Series, supervision/mentoring, and internal career fairs.
• Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend, Calm app access for employees and families, wellness activities, and EAP counseling.
• Employee Involvement:
  Leadership luncheons and agency committees.
• Stay Informed:
  Weekly CEO video updates and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More:
  Benefits available to all staff, subject to eligibility.

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 minimum, with pay commensurate with experience. Actual rates determined at offer based on experience, internal equity, and program/location differentials or sign-on incentives. Part-time rates prorated by 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!