Part-time Mental Health Professional

Safe Families; Evanston (IL); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Safe Families is seeking a Child Care Worker for their residential program in Evanston, Illinois. This role involves facilitating group activities and enhancing the daily living skills of youth aged 6-17 who are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on monitoring clients' safety and supporting their emotional and social growth. A valid Illinois driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license preferred.
• Experience in mental health or human services required.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate group activities for youth.
• Monitor clients for safety at all times.
• Encourage clients' education through homework assistance.

Connaissances

Experience with at-risk/challenging youth

Ability to work as part of a team

Nurturing and teaching

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Description du poste

Description

The residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured. The opening is for a child care worker to facilitate group activities for our youth. Role includes: enhancing clients’ daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided.

Minimum Requirements

The Candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor’s degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 2 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver’s license (preferred).

In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA.