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Floater Mental Health Professional

LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a residential program staff member at LYDIA, working with youth ages 6-17, with a salary of $40,000 per year.
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, or 5 years of supervised experience in mental health or human services.
  • The schedule includes working Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday to Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with Monday and Thursday off.
  • Responsibilities include enhancing clients' daily living skills, ensuring safety, participating in training, and assisting clients with education and recreational activities.
  • The role requires experience with at-risk youth, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting the mission of LYDIA.

Description

 

Schedule: Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday Off, Tuesday 1 PM - 9 PM Wednesday 1 PM - 9 PM, Thursday Off, Friday 1 PM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM. Please note schedule is subject to change based on visitation schedule.

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 1 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.

Responsibilities
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.

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.

Lydia Home Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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