Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential- 6750

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Sub-Acute Residential- 6750 role at Community Health Resources

JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Tuesday
- Saturday 7am-3pm

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2844

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.

• 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.

• Maintain physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitor 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.
• Teach and assist all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assist/Manage administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborate and 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.
• 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 403(b) 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.
• 📚 Career Development:
  Free robust training curriculum, clinical supervision and/or mentoring, internal career fairs.
• 💪 Wellness Program:
  Annual wellness stipend, free Calm app subscription for employees and families, conf sessions via EAP; fun activities.
• 🎤 Employee Involvement:
  Participate in leadership luncheons and agency committees.
• 📢 Stay Informed:
  Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.

Starting at $20.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates determined at the time of offer based on relevant experience and internal equity; program/location differentials and sign‑on incentives may apply.

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!