LifeSet Specialist

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services • Fairview Heights, IL

12d • $25 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Set Specialist is responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people 17.5-21 who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood. This includes obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement. The role involves establishing/re-establishing meaningful relationships with parents, siblings, or other significant adults, and coordinating family contact as appropriate. The specialist assures compliance with all service requirements of the DCFS, including service plans, sibling visitation, and court hearings, and manages all aspects of discharge planning in coordination with the team.

Requirements

• Knowledge and/or experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a driver's license in good standing.
• Provide proof of insurance.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain proof of automobile insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services with two years related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
• Licensure by DCFS or eligible for licensing.
• Completion of CARE and TCI training upon hire.
• Pass the written TCI test annually.
• Pass the physical TCI test every six months (if applicable to their role).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in field of social work, psychology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual services to 6-8 young adults in the home and community setting to assist with transition to adulthood, meeting at least once per week face to face and providing additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of the young person’s needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective and develops service plans on a monthly basis.
• Documents all service contacts with the young adult within the required timelines.
• Attends all meetings related to the young adult and/or family for information gathering and to advocate for the young adult’s long-term stability.
• Participates in an on-call rotation to meet young person’s needs after hours and on weekends and holidays.
• Attends and actively participates in individual and team supervision sessions and trainings.
• Follows up and/or implements feedback and recommendations from the team supervisor, program director, and clinical consultant.
• Adheres to all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Develops service plans as required by the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Attends Administrative Case Reviews, court hearings, IEP meetings, and other reviews and staffings as required.
• Conducts a detailed review of the youth’s case record to identify parents, siblings, foster parents, and other significant adults from the child’s present and past.
• Conducts assessments of their capacity and willingness to become or remain a resource to the youth.
• Establishes a visiting plan and coordinates its implementation.
• Completes and maintains case records in accordance with DCFS requirements, including face-to-face contact, phone contact, and collateral contacts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level