PM Campus Coordinator

LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

Function
Assist the Unit Supervisors/Managers in overseeing the functioning of the therapeutic milieu where a safe, consistent environment is maintained and assists clients in growing emotionally, socially, physically, educationally, recreationally, and spiritually.
Guide milieu staff to engage residents in trauma-informed, developmentally-appropriate, culturally-sensitive activities and interactions designed to improve behavior, provide support, and promote healthy development so there can be a successful transition to a community-based setting.
Provide crisis management, coverage on units as needed, and assistance monitoring program activities.
Assume on-call responsibilities during shift and execute the use of appropriate protocol when navigating crisis situations.
As assigned, be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention [TCI] and conduct associated trainings, debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be in good physical and mental health [DCFS Rule 404] (able to lift 40 pounds and stand majority of 8 hour shift)
• To provide billable Medicaid services, per DCFS Rule 132 must have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership and organization skills
• Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
• If hired to train, demonstrates sound ability to deliver concepts and engage in public speaking
• Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in order to transport clients
• Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home
• Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the functioning of the therapeutic milieu
• Guide milieu staff to engage residents in activities and interactions designed to improve behavior
• Provide crisis management
• Assume on-call responsibilities during shift
• Conduct associated trainings, debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees