Youth Worker: Grant House- 7292

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

403b retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Youth Worker to support a 24-hour staffed, therapeutic group home for six boys ages 13–18 who have experienced trauma. The role emphasizes safe, home-like care, daily living skills, and collaborative treatment planning.

The position offers opportunities to grow in the mental health field, with trainings, supervision, and a chance to build meaningful client relationships in a supportive CHR environment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Youthwork experience

Valid driver's license

Education

High School or better

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Science/Arts degree preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday 4pm-12pm, Monday 3pm-11pm, Friday/Saturday 4pm-12pm

PC#: 1604

OBA community-based group home which provides 24-hour staffing and a built in therapeutic component for 6 boys, aged 13 to 18, who have experienced trauma and loss and who have serious emotional and behavioral problems. Most of the boys referred to Grant House have been in hospitals or other residential treatment facilities before coming to CHR. The home allows the boys to live in a more normal, home-like setting within the community while providing the structure, services and treatment they need to be safe, to heal and to grow.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Youth Worker

Position Highlights

• 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.

Duties & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Two years' experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license required with good driving record.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*

$20.30/hour min- $26.1996/hour max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associate of Arts or better.

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelor of Arts or better.

Bachelor of Science or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.