Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential

Youth Worker:
Sub‑Acute Residential - 6754

Job Title: Youth Worker

Employment Type: Full‑time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 1pm‑9pm

Program /

Location:

Sub‑Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2846

About the Program

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.

About the Position

Youth Worker

Position Highlights

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitors self‑administration of client medications in accordance with agency medication policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co‑workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all 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 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.
• Preforms additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits Overview

• 🏆 Award‑Winning Workplace:
  Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• 🕒 Generous Time Off: ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• 💰 Retirement Savings: contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• 🏥 Comprehensive Insurance: competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• 🎓 Education & Tuition Support: tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, student loan repayment assistance, and exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at local colleges/universities.
• 📚 Career Development: free robust training curriculum, clinical supervision or mentoring, internal career fairs.
• 💪 Wellness Program: annual wellness stipend, free premium subscription to the Calm app, confidential counseling sessions through EAP.
• 🎤 Employee Involvement: leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees.
• 📢 Stay Informed: weekly video updates from CEO, monthly newsletters.
• 🌟 And So Much More: many benefits available to all staff, regardless of hours worked.

Compensation

Starting at $20.00/hr minimum, and above commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. For part‑time positions, range 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!