Youth Worker: Rose Center- Per Diem- 7268

Community Health Resources; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Resources seeks a Youth Worker at the Rose Center in Norwich, CT. This per-diem position supports youth in acute behavioral health crises with de-escalation, stabilization, and coordination to ongoing care.

The role involves supervising residents, assisting with activities of daily living, and collaborating with families and clinicians to implement treatment plans. A valid driver’s license and GED are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards.
• Monitors self-administration of client medications as required by policy.
• Collaborates with co-workers and clients using appropriate communication tools.
• Teaches and assists residents in activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks per supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and interventions.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families.
• Addresses medical and psychiatric needs of residents.
• Maintains documentation per standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.

Education

High diploma or GED

Two years’ experience in relevant population

Job description

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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

JOB TITLE: Youth Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per-diem

SCHEDULED HOURS: Per-diem

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Rose Center, Norwich, CT

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

Education: High diploma or GED required.

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.