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

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Skill-building, Regulation, Informal Counseling, Group Facilitation, Client Monitoring, Safety Assurance, Teamwork, Role Modeling, Nurturing, Structuring Daily Living, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description
Description 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. 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. Requirements 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.
Responsibilities
The primary role involves facilitating group activities for youth aged 6-17 in a residential program, focusing on enhancing their daily living skills and ensuring their safety at all times. Responsibilities also include assisting clients with emotional and social growth through informal counseling and skill-building groups, and supporting their educational needs.