Support Staff/ On-call Youth Care Worker

Mercy Home For Boys and • Chicago, IL

4d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is seeking a dedicated Support Staff/On-call Youth Care Worker to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of youth in a residential program, acting as an advocate, role model, and coach. The organization has been recognized as one of the top 100 places to work in Chicago since 2012.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience working with youth.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
• Ability to work a minimum of at least 16 hours per month.
• Willing and available to pick up shifts as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Ability to accept, adopt, and implement feedback from supervisor and team.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance.
• Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions.
• Ability and willingness to create, initiate and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities with the youth.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DCFS, HR, and Training compliance at all times.
• Check in and communicate with core staff during each shift.
• Provide supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for the youth in the milieu.
• Be knowledgeable of each Youth’s Individual Treatment Plans.
• Ensure the Youth's educational, employment and treatment plans are followed.
• Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within program, i.e., incident reports, contact with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
• Contact on-call Supervisor as needed.
• Contact Youth’s families as needed.
• Engage with youth in daily routines and activities.
• Support creative interventions for the youth.
• Participate in monthly supervision meetings.
• Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.
• Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
• Support and employ programs medication management system.
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.

Benefits

• Pay differential for weekend hours!
• Top-of-the-line training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level