Youth Care Specialist - All Shifts - St. Catherine of Siena - Chicago

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Maryville Academy s St. Catherine of Siena is going to be providing care and support to medically fragile youth. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in the Non-Profit space while developing your skills and advancing your career with the Maryville Community!

Youth Care Specialist - Direct Care Provider for Overnight Shifts - St. Catherine of Siena - Chicago 60108

• Must be over the age of 21
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver s License
• Must have HS Diploma/GED and experience
• $22.00 or 24.00 per hour depending on degree. Eligible for overtime if available.

Make a difference to individuals and our community today and for many years to come! Maryville Academy has openings for full-time Youth Care Specialist positions in the Casa Imani Program.

Great Full Time benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and 403(b)

For more than 140 years, Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children. As the world has changed, so have the needs of the families and children we serve. Maryville has adapted by focusing on our community’s most critical issues. Today, our range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare and family support services, as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings.

Maryville’s mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth.

About the Youth Care Specialist Position

The Youth Care Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day teaching and guidance, and treatment of the youth of Maryville Academy. He or she will implement individualized treatment plans or specialized treatment strategies, assist with the management of the living environment of the program, promote the learning of desirable behavior patterns by youth in a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure the consistent implementation and application of the Maryville philosophy and Model of Youth Care.

Duties include:

• Provides individual and group instruction in social living skills, independent living skills, vocational and job-related skills, appropriate touch, anger management skills, maintenance and hygiene skills, academic and study skills, and recreation activities.
• Participates in individual and treatment team meetings and treatment team decisions regarding the program and assigned youth. Provides information to the team which will then inform the team on decisions about client care.
• Assists youth with processing of events and emotions in a confidential manner in all behavioral areas.
• Implements Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field.
• OR bachelor’s Degrees in any other field with two years of experience in a mental health or recovery setting.
• OR High School Diploma/GED with five years of experience in a mental health or recovery setting.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License in compliance with the driving standards as identified on Form CFS-671 and able to drive a passenger van.
• Must possess the ability to interact professionally and work effectively as a treatment team member.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), with Maryville youth, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, and support agencies.
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