Senior Residential Youth Program Leader

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago seeks a committed program leader to oversee youth services, case management, and treatment planning at our West Loop campus. You will supervise staff, coordinate education and treatment goals, and ensure program safety and compliance.

This full-time role requires a Master’s or higher in psychology, social work, or counseling, experience with residential treatment, CPI training, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in a Mercy Home direct care position.
• Experience managing individuals and teams.
• Ability to work a minimum of two nights per week, until at least 9:00 p.m. On-call Monday- Friday and rotating weekends.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model.
• Experience in residential treatment.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and professional journals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend required Agency trainings (including CPR/ First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute Training) and maintain necessary training compliance. Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• Promote, support and role model the use of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) theory and practice for all co-workers in de‑scalating situations.
• Ability to provide support, professional development and ongoing feedback to team members.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the implementation of each Youth's Individual Treatment Plan.
• Be actively involved in all aspects of case management within the Program.
• Ensure education, employment and treatment goals are managed for each Youth.
• Supervise all Program communication, i.e., log entries, incident reports, phone and written communication to supervisors, and to external bodies, as appropriate.
• Supervise Staff and Youth.
• Assess Youth's placement and duration of stay in Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
• Be responsible for (or accessible to advise on) the use of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
• Participate in all meetings essential to job.
• Provide regular supervision to direct reports. Offer support and feedback, conduct performance evaluations and use progressive discipline when necessary.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and program retreats
• Participate in home visits as necessary
• Conduct overnight walkthroughs as assigned
• Participate in school meetings and transportation as needed
• Facilitate treatment planning with outside agencies as required by youths’ treatment needs
• Participate in Admissions staffing’s
• Ensure cleanliness of program.
• Participate in the hiring, training and evaluations of the Staff for their program.
• Promote overall mission, value and goals of the Agency.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day budget of the program.
• Support the Continuous Quality Improvement process by leading projects within the program, as well as attending quarterly Youth Programs QI meetings.
• Be on call to Program as scheduled.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to attend agency events and meet the needs of program.
• Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.

Skills

Experience managing individuals and in

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and wrt

Ability to work in an Interdiscipilnry

Driver's license and driving ability

CPI training/knowledge

Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Flexibility for trainings/odd hours

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in direct care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago seeks a committed program leader to oversee youth services, case management, and treatment planning at our West Loop campus. You will supervise staff, coordinate education and treatment goals, and ensure program safety and compliance.

This full-time role requires a Master’s or higher in psychology, social work, or counseling, experience with residential treatment, CPI training, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.