Youth Worker: Rose Center- Per Diem- 7351

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness stipend

Employee events

Job summary

CHR in Norwich, CT is seeking a Youth Worker for the Rose Center program. This role provides short-term behavioral health support in a residential setting for distressed youth, focusing on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and care coordination with families and schools.

The position offers growth opportunities, training participation, and the chance to build meaningful client relationships while helping ensure safe transitions to the next level of care.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with youth or similar populations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Education: AA or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains program standards and policies as required by funders and accrediting bodies.
• Monitor self-administration of client medications per agency policies.
• Collaborates with staff, clients, and families to coordinate care and services.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-on-one interventions.

Skills

Two years’ youth experience

Education

Associate of Arts or higher

Associate of Science or higher

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Category : Direct Care

Requisition Number : YOUTH007351

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years! Your career can mean different things in different workplaces. Apply with CHR now to see what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

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?

• 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.

Education

Associate of Arts or better.

Associate of Science or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Substantial child care experience

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