Youth Advocate & Night Counselor (Part-Time)

Community Health Resources (CHR); Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (including birthday)

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Calm app subscription

Employee appreciation

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Coventry, CT is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to support a 6-boy group home with trauma-informed care. The position runs Saturdays 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am, totaling 16 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include monitoring medications, daily living activities, and coordinating with families and providers. The role offers exposure to mental health services, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

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 School or better

Associate of Arts or better

Associate of Science or better

Bachelor of Arts or better

Bachelor of Science or better

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Coventry, CT is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to support a 6-boy group home with trauma-informed care. The position runs Saturdays 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am, totaling 16 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include monitoring medications, daily living activities, and coordinating with families and providers. The role offers exposure to mental health services, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team.