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Part-time 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

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Skill-Building, Regulation, Trauma Care, Group Facilitation, Daily Living Skills Enhancement, Client Monitoring, Informal Counseling, Homework Assistance, Teacher Communication, Recreational Planning, Documentation, Teamwork, Role Modeling, Nurturing, Structuring

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 responsibilities involve facilitating group activities for youth aged 6-17 residing in a structured living environment, focusing on enhancing daily living skills and ensuring client safety at all times. This includes assisting clients with emotional and social growth through informal counseling, facilitating skill-building groups, and supporting educational needs.