Youth Treatment Specialist - Overnight

Lawrence Hall; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated community-based organization that has been serving Chicago's youth and families for over 150 years. As a Residential Treatment Specialist, you'll provide essential supervision and support to youth in a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, ensuring that you help foster healing and recovery. With a commitment to respect, empowerment, safety, and teamwork, you'll be part of a culture that values your contributions. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and generous time-off policies, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

17-25 days of PTO

Health Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

401(k) with Employer Match

Supplemental Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition & Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience with youth and families exposed to trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and promote safety for youth ages 8 to 18.
• Implement interventions from individual treatment plans and document services.
• Encourage positive behaviors and support healing through trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Verbal Intervention Skills

Physical Intervention Skills

Active Listening

Trauma-Informed Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, Transitional/Independent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based, but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicago's communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Residential Treatment Specialist reports directly to the Treatment Team Coordinator. This position provides direct line of sight supervision and promotes safety to a maximum of 8 youth, between the ages of 8 to 18, in one of six residential units. This position provides milieu-based treatment services, including verbal and physical intervention skills and documentation. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical intervention skills with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (21) years of age. Physical Intervention Skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. This position requires the flexibility to adjust hours in order to provide coverage on the unit in the absence of other employees as needed. Weekend and holiday hours included.

Overnight Schedules:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate effectively with agency team members through reviewing unit logs and email and in-person
• Regularly attend and participate in unit team meetings
• Review and follow agency's Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Provide constant supervision of youth behaviors and interactions at all times according to agency Procedures and State licensing standards
• Handle disruptive behaviors in a calm, professional manner utilizing skills learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
• Implement interventions outlined in the youths' individual treatment plans
• Prior knowledge of trauma-informed care and/or willingness to learn about and engage in trauma-informed practice
• Serve as an effective role model using trustworthy, supportive, and child focused techniques
• Use active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect
• Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs and symptoms; understand that behaviors, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences
• Use strategies that support healing and recovery and that resist re-traumatization
• Encourage and prompt socially acceptable habits and behaviors (i.e. personal hygiene and grooming, table manners, etc)
• Co-facilitate psycho-educational and life skills groups
• Encourage positive relationship building with unit peers and agency team members
• Provide engaging activities for youth to participate in, encouraging relationship building and teambuilding
• Uphold requirements of a homelike environment (i.e. maintain proper stock of food, complete cleaning tasks on unit, assist with laundry as assigned, etc.)
• Transport youth in agency vehicle to school, community resources, and home visits as assigned
• Document services provided in a manner acceptable for Medicaid Part 132 billing
• Supervise youth self-administration of prescribed medications
• Demonstrate ability to move throughout the building based on agency needs
• Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment
• Work effectively with program participants, family members, colleagues, and external stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery
• Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve-month period
• Maintain required agency certifications in TCI, First Aid, and CPR and utilize all as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use of abdominal and lower back muscles continuously over time to support others
• Ability to pass TCI certification and physically restrain youth when necessary
• Ability to stand from kneeling position without assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED required, must be 21 years of age or older
• Knowledge of word processing and basic computer functions; intermediate to advanced level of computer skills required
• Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred
• Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strengths-based approach preferred
• No history of child abuse or neglect
• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physical acting out and requires safe physical management skills
• Exposure to residents with complex mental health issues and/or disorders
• Exposure to youth with various states of cleanliness and hygiene

Benefits and Perks that Support You

• Time Off Benefits (PTO): Employees receive an average of 17-25 days of PTO, including vacation, paid leave, and sick time, in addition to 9 paid holidays.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and child dependents.
• Wellness Reimbursement: Employees can receive up to $20 per month towards wellness-related subscriptions/memberships.
• Retirement Savings: Our 401(k) plan includes a 100% employer match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service.
• Supplemental Insurance: Coverage options include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability for employees and their families.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Full-time employees receive term life insurance equal to twice their salary at no cost.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax options are available to help cover parking and transit expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free and confidential resource providing support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Employee Referral Program: Employees can earn up to $1,500 for referring successful candidates.
• Tuition & Loan Assistance: Lawrence Hall is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for Non-Exempt.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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