Anger Management Specialist

FamilyCore; Peoria (IL); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Holidays

401k Plan

Résumé du poste

FamilyCore seeks a dedicated professional to deliver anger management and SEL services to referred youth and adults. You will conduct group and individual sessions, teaching the five SEL competencies and supporting goal achievement with de-escalation and safety techniques.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or life experience and 1–3 years of experience, plus ability to drive and collaborate with schools and community partners. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent life experience.
• 1-3 years of experience required.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and group anger management services to youth.
• Develop and implement Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) services.
• Conduct assessments and support service planning.
• Maintain data and confidential records; report outcomes.

Connaissances

Group facilitation

Anger management

SEL knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Data/documentation

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree or life experience

Outils

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

Our team works with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need. FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.

Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team!

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Newly hired employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following one month of service
• Robust Medical (HDHP or PPO), Dental and Vision Benefits
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday
• Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees)
• Culture supporting Work/Life Balance
• 401k Plan (3% Employer Contribution After Vested)
• Professional Development Opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Wellness and Financial Educational Resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program

About this role:

Deliver Anger Management and Social and Emotional Learning to referred at-risk youths and adults. The content will be delivered in group and individual settings. The focus will be to teach, model, and support the development of five core Social and Emotional Learning Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness, Building Relationships, and Decision-Making Skills. Social and Emotional learning involves the processes through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These intrapersonal and interpersonal competenciescan be taught and measured, and research shows that students with these skills do better in school and in life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group anger management services to youth.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement individual and group Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) services.
• Conduct strengths-based assessments to identify client needs and support service planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized goals for youth and families.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to promote safety, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain effective working relationships with youth, families, school staff, therapists, and community providers to support collaborative service delivery.
• Obtain parental consent and establish positive, supportive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Identify, locate, and refer students and families to appropriate community resources to address identified needs.
• Conduct home visits as required to support engagement and service delivery.
• Provide safe transportation for students and parents in accordance with organizational policies.
• Participate in school-based meetings, including but not limited to Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 meetings.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community partners to support student success.
• Participate in local and statewide meetings as required.
• Accurately collect, document, and report client data, outputs, and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Organize and maintain confidential records in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Adhere to standards adopted through the Council on Accreditation (COA).
• Ensure all safety protocols and policies are followed consistently.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing training and continued development of cultural competency.
• *Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred or equivalent life experience.
• 1-3 years' experience required.

Competency:

• Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. PowerPoint is preferred.
• Ability to facilitate and manage groups of students.
• Basic knowledge of five core Social and Emotional Learning Competencies and working knowledge of
  Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to attain.
• Must complete child passenger safety training.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a client focus.
• Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
• Ability to operate 7 and 15 passenger vans.
• Safe, reliable personal vehicle, to be used for FamilyCore business, including transporting clients.
• Must pass background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
• Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
• Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.
• Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.
• Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.
• Certified Anger Management Specialist or ability to attain.

Physical:

• Frequently move about the office environment, including walking or standing as needed to complete job duties.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to type, handle documents, or operate office technology.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a multi-line phone, computer (single or dual monitors), printer, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stoop, bend, or reach overhead during routine office tasks.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 10 pounds that are part of typical office operations.
• Perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Work occurs in and out of an office environment. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and loud noise.
• May be subject to distraction and interruptions. May be subject to difficult client interactions that involve behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

*Clarification for 'Other duties as assigned': This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note: Applicable law does not allow FamilyCore to hire/employ persons that have been declared a sexually dangerous person or that have been convicted of certain crimes. (See, e.g. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.10 et seq. for further detail).