In-Home Family Mentor & Support Specialist

Blue Kite Wellness; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 39 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

Résumé du poste

Blue Kite Wellness invites applications for a Family Mentor and Support role serving Chicago’s South Side communities. You will mentor children and support families through structured sessions, in-home visits, community-based work, and telehealth where appropriate.

Join a mission-driven team focused on trauma-informed, family-centered care, with opportunities for training, supervision, and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or families, particularly in contexts involving behavioral or emotional challenges.
• The ability to connect with children and families, fostering trust and creating a supportive, engaging environment.
• Ability to think creatively and adjust strategies based on each child's and family's unique needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with care coordinators and other service providers to deliver comprehensive support.
• A valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel to client locations.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma required.
• Candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsabilités

• Develop Tailored Lesson Plans: Create structured, individualized lesson plans for children, addressing emotions, social skills, and behavior.
• Conduct Mentoring Sessions: Provide one-on-one mentoring in home, community, or telehealth settings.
• Behavioral Support: Help children develop coping strategies and positive behavioral changes.
• Progress Monitoring: Document session details and track behavioral progress.
• Family Collaboration: Communicate with families to align in-home and mentoring support.
• Family Support (Mornings, afternoons, weekends): Align with parents' schedules.
• Provide Guidance and Advocacy: Help parents understand and manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Resource Navigation: Connect families with mental health services and educational support.
• Crisis Intervention: Support families during crises with stress management strategies.
• Collaborate with Care Coordinators: Ensure comprehensive care with other professionals.
• Flexible Session Scheduling: Sessions mostly mornings/afternoons; some weekends.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate records of all family interactions.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Family connection

Creative thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license & transportation

High School Diploma

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Blue Kite Wellness invites applications for a Family Mentor and Support role serving Chicago’s South Side communities. You will mentor children and support families through structured sessions, in-home visits, community-based work, and telehealth where appropriate.

Join a mission-driven team focused on trauma-informed, family-centered care, with opportunities for training, supervision, and career growth in a collaborative environment.