Youth Worker: Grant House- Per Diem- 7011

(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

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: YOUTH007011

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Coventry, CT 06238, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

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:

$19.00/hr

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate of Arts or better.

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Substantial child care experience

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