Youth Worker: Rose Center- Per Diem- 7268

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness program

Employee events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Youth Worker for the Rose Center program in Norwich, CT. The role provides short-term behavioral health support in a residential setting for youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises, focusing on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care.

The Youth Worker will support daily living activities, coordinate with families and providers, monitor medications, and participate in trainings and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with the target population preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical environment and program standards.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications per policies.
• Collaborate with coworkers and clients using appropriate communication tools.
• Teach and assist residents in activities of daily living.
• Assist with administrative tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions.
• Collaborate with providers and families to coordinate care.
• Assist residents with medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintain documentation per agency standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education

AA or higher

AS or higher

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: YOUTH007268

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Part-Time

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JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Rose Center

The Rose Center program provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.

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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