Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist — Growth & Wellness

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Coventry (CT); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Confidential counseling sessions

Job summary

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Youth Worker for a part-time position in Coventry, CT. The youth home serves boys 13–18 with trauma and emotional/behavioral challenges, offering 24-hour staffing and therapeutic components.

The role provides opportunities to gain experience in mental health, with trainings, supervision, and growth opportunities. Competitive hourly compensation is offered and CHR emphasizes employee wellness and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required 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

Associate of Arts or better

Associate of Science or better

Bachelor's or better

Job description

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Youth Worker for a part-time position in Coventry, CT. The youth home serves boys 13–18 with trauma and emotional/behavioral challenges, offering 24-hour staffing and therapeutic components.

The role provides opportunities to gain experience in mental health, with trainings, supervision, and growth opportunities. Competitive hourly compensation is offered and CHR emphasizes employee wellness and a supportive workplace.