lydia home associationChicago, IL
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
lydia home associationChicago, IL
yesterday
Child and Youth ServicesOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family Services
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Child Care WorkerThe residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured. The opening is for a child care worker to facilitate group activities for our youth.
Role includes:
enhancing clients' daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided.
Minimum Requirements:
The candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor's degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 2 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver's license (preferred).In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA
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Level
Mid
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Industry
Child and Youth Services
Posted
yesterday