YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT (YF)
About The Position
This position is a direct service role that works directly with children in our care. Youth Engagement Specialists are responsible for helping children accomplish day to day tasks, make progress toward their behavior treatment goals, and working alongside a clinical team of therapists and behavior specialists to ensure kids are progressing through our treatment program. Job Function: The ideal candidate for the position of Youth Engagement Specialist is someone who displays an intense passion for helping children and young adults reach their full potential. This person should bring a heightened level of empathy, kindness, and patience to their work. They should be excited at the opportunity to work with children, committed to regularly engaging and interacting with our clients (sharing in their interests, hobbies, sports, etc.), and passionate about being a positive role model for the children in our care. This position requires candidates to have a valid driver's license and a personal, insured vehicle at all times in order to transport children to and from activities. This position requires candidates to sometimes work holidays and weekends. This position requires candidates to be available for second shift (3 PM – 11 PM). This position requires candidates to complete mandatory trainings during first shift (8 AM- 4 PM), especially during the first month of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social services or a bachelor's degree in any other field with 2 years' experience in a clinical mental health human services facility OR high school diploma with 5 years' experience in a clinical mental health or human services facility.
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license & vehicle.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Experience working with children who have experience trauma in the form of neglect, abuse, sexual violence, etc.
- Ability to implement de-escalation trainings including physical restraint when necessary (training provided upon hire).
- Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress.
- Pass and be able to practice TCI and restraining measures as needed.
Benefits
- PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
- 9 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
