Youth Worker: Grant House- 7292
About The Position
This position is a great way to get your foot in the mental health field, offering the opportunity to grow your skills, take part in trainings, and grow invaluable relationships with the clients. The Grant House is a community-based group home that 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. 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.
Requirements
- High diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
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.
Benefits
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
