Youth Worker: Rose Center- Per Diem- 7351
About The Position
The Youth Worker provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises in a residential setting at the Rose Center in Norwich, Connecticut. The program emphasizes rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Services include assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to support a safe transition to the appropriate level of care. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills and build relationships with clients while working in the mental health field. The Youth Worker maintains the program environment and standards, supports residents’ daily living and treatment needs, facilitates groups and individual interventions, coordinates with care providers and families, and completes required documentation and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience working with a relevant population.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the physical environment and program standards established by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medications in accordance with agency policies and procedures when required by the program.
- Use appropriate communication methods and tools to collaborate effectively with coworkers and clients.
- Teach and assist residents with developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
- Assist with or manage administrative functions and tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by treatment plans.
- Collaborate and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
- Assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
- Career development opportunities.
- Free training curriculum, including the Clinical Training Series.
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
- Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend and a free premium Calm app subscription.
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
