IPS Therapeutic Case Aide

Kaleidoscope•Chicago, IL

19h

About The Position

The Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) Therapeutic Case Aid provides short-term supportive assistance alongside IPS Therapists in carrying out the delivery of program services to youth in care.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: BS/BA Degree
Minimum Years of Experience: At least 1 year of social service or related experience preferred
Licensure: N/A
Information Technology Skills Required: Microsoft Office Proficiency
Other Requirements: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and time management skills
Full-time use of a minimally insured, operating automobile and a valid driver's license, as needed.
Our contract requires background checks that include: criminal, education, and motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work or a social service-related degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates agency clinical philosophy in all aspects of program activities.
Provides therapeutic mentoring, respite, or interim support to youth and caregivers.
Serves as a case aide to the IPS program and performs duties that support the youth in the program, such as providing transportation, therapeutic respite, etc.
Attends trainings related to youth's needs and uses appropriate therapeutic respite techniques based on this training. May include training in developmental trauma and developmental delays and disabilities, as well as training on the Attachment, Regulation, Competency (ARC) Framework.
Provides transportation for youth to and from home, school, activities, and/or services as outlined.
With the collaboration of the IPS Therapist, assists with securing service referrals for families.
Completes timely and accurate documentation of services provided through progress notes.
Completes other duties assigned by the IPS Manager.
Plan out and arrange activities for youth in the community, as determined by the caregiver and IPS Therapist.
Work towards goals as specified in the Respite Plan, if applicable.
Supports the agency's mission, vision and values.
Strives to demonstrate the following core characteristics to promote the best outcomes for children and families: o Lead by empathy and nonjudgement o Practice Self-Awareness o Name power imbalances and structural limitations o Center youth and caregiver voice and choice o Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness o Balance healthy boundaries with authentic relationships o Connect with what drives us o Prioritize self-care o Commit to critical thinking and curiosity o Celebrate strengths and successes
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.
Actively participates in the agency's quality improvement process.
Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
Understands and abides by agency's policies and procedures.
Effectively utilizes supervision and provides supervisor with critical information in a timely manner.
Attends and participates in professional development opportunities relevant to position.
Adheres to assigned schedule and notifies supervisor of changes for approval.
Utilizes Microsoft Outlook Calendar to accurately reflect planned daily schedule and changes.