Families Together Parent Peer Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

14d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Parent Peer Specialist. Under the supervision of the Parent Specialist, this specialist works in conjunction with the Parent Specialist to provides immediate engagement with parents to listen empathically to their story, answer questions, and coach and support parent/child contact. Engages parents in GenerationPMTO and maintains ongoing parent support.
Schedule: Monday through Friday

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Real-life experience with the child welfare system and/or parenting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to engage parents, including organizing and leading groups, both in person and via virtual platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.
• Certified in GenerationPMTO or available to participate in GenerationPMTO training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides immediate engagement with parents to assess and support them in reunifying the family.
• Participates in developing an individualized whole family treatment plan, in conjunction with FT team, child and family.
• Recruits for, organizes, and leads GenerationPMTO groups, ensuring that each parent engages in the groups, learn new skills and incorporate the practices with their family.
• Sets up, coaches, and supervises, when needed, ongoing contact and visits between the parent and their child(ren), including but not limited to virtual calls, in person activities and regular parenting tasks, such as school, medical, dental.
• Organize and lead ongoing support groups.
• Complete and submit all required reports, tracking information and documentation accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $15-$18/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED