Youth Worker: Grant House- 7296

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

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Youth Worker for a part-time role in Coventry, CT. The position supports a 24-hour staffed group home for the care and treatment of youth aged 13–18 with trauma histories.

The role includes supervising residents, ensuring safety, administering medication policies, and coordinating family and clinical care as directed by the treatment plan. Driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degrees are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical environment and program standards.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications per policy.
• Collaborate with co-workers and clients using appropriate communication tools.
• Teach daily living and development activities in groups or one-to-one.
• Assist administrative tasks under supervisor guidance.
• Prepare and lead educational and skills-building sessions as planned.
• Coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Address residents' medical and psychiatric needs and document accordingly.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Youth counseling

Driving

Education

High School or better

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Job description

JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 24 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12am-8am

PC#: 1573

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.

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!

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.

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.

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