Trauma Informed Program Specialist

Alternatives, Inc•Aurora, IL

About The Position

Position Overview: The SeeIt Program Specialist supports and ensures the implementation of the SeeIt program (Systemic Evaluation, Enhancement and Institutional Training) in the Behavioral Health Department. This program ensures trauma-informed capacity building in Chicago Public Schools.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or related field
Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse, trauma and child abuse issues.
Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service organization.
Use of car during working/on-call hours and valid insurance.
Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement.
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law

Responsibilities

Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:
Support implementation of BH program and all components of SeeIt model through training and collaborative service provision
Develop and maintain appropriate external partnerships and relationships with schools
Collaborate with Restorative Justice team and Behavioral Health team members
Actively work with SeeIt Program Coordinator to ensure accurate data collection and evaluation of the program
Work with assigned staff to manage budget lines related to direct service with program participants
Actively participate in all agency meetings, clinical staffings, weekly clinical supervision, professional development trainings and assigned partner/school meetings
Stay current with behavioral health, youth development, restorative justice, racial equity, and SEL best practices
Support process for youth to be referred to Alternatives’ for therapy; ensure youth have access to other options if they fall outside of Alternatives’ eligibility guidelines
Provide education and interactive trainings for Alternatives and School staff using a positive youth development philosophy, trauma-informed, and Restorative Justice framework for working with youth
Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services
Represent Alternatives at relevant forums and events as assigned
Participate in Alternatives’ fundraising initiatives
Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned