Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential

JOB TITLE:

Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Sunday-Thursday 8am-4pm

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2845

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 procedures as the 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 (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, including Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth. Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and opportunities within over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium Calm app subscription for employees and families. Wellness activities and access to confidential counseling (up to 6 sessions per issue, per year) through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and agency committees.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More: Benefits available to all staff, with eligibility considerations.

Starting at $20.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer based on relevant experience and internal equity, with potential program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. 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!