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Floater Mental Health Professional at LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION
Chicago, Illinois, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Case Documentation, Informal Counseling, Group Facilitation, Behavioral Monitoring, Youth Mentorship, Trauma-Informed Care, Skill Building

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description
Description Schedule: Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday Off, Tuesday 1 PM - 9 PM Wednesday 1 PM - 9 PM, Thursday Off, Friday 1 PM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM. Please note schedule is subject to change based on visitation schedule. 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 1 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. Responsibilities The 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. 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. Lydia Home Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Provide a structured living environment for youth ages 6-17, focusing on safety, emotional growth, and daily living skills. Responsibilities include facilitating skill-building groups, monitoring school behavior, and documenting mental health services.