Youth Care Specialist – Trauma-Informed Growth

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Counseling services

Job summary

CHR is seeking a Youth Worker in Coventry, CT 06238, to join our community-based group home which serves youth aged 13 to 18 with trauma and behavioral challenges. The role is part-time and focuses on supervision, safety, and supportive activities in a home-like setting within the community.

You will work with clinical staff, help residents develop daily living skills, and participate in trainings while maintaining documentation and collaborating with families as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 agency policies.
• Collaborates with co-workers and clients using appropriate communication methods.
• Teaches and assists residents in developmentally appropriate daily living activities.
• Supports administrative functions and tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and individual interventions.
• Coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Addresses medical and psychiatric needs of residents.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings.

Education

Associate of Arts or better

Associate of Science or better

Bachelor's or better

Job description

CHR is seeking a Youth Worker in Coventry, CT 06238, to join our community-based group home which serves youth aged 13 to 18 with trauma and behavioral challenges. The role is part-time and focuses on supervision, safety, and supportive activities in a home-like setting within the community.

You will work with clinical staff, help residents develop daily living skills, and participate in trainings while maintaining documentation and collaborating with families as needed.