Trauma-Informed Youth Care Worker (Per-Diem)

Community Health Resources; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (including birthday)

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Counseling services through EAP

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources is seeking a Youth Worker for Grant House in Coventry, CT. Per-diem position supporting a 24-hour resident group home for boys aged 13-18 with trauma history.

The role offers growth opportunities, trainings, and hands-on client engagement in a mental health setting, with responsibilities spanning housing, medication monitoring, activities, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

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 procedure as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively 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 coordinate 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

Job description

Community Health Resources is seeking a Youth Worker for Grant House in Coventry, CT. Per-diem position supporting a 24-hour resident group home for boys aged 13-18 with trauma history.

The role offers growth opportunities, trainings, and hands-on client engagement in a mental health setting, with responsibilities spanning housing, medication monitoring, activities, and collaborative care.