Mental Health Professional

Lydia Evanston Job Opportunity

Lydia Evanston is a community of care – we strive to empower youth and families through collaborative, relational care. We serve children who have been met with less than they deserve, and we have the unique opportunity to tip the scales through authentic, intentional, collaborative care. We believe compassion in action causes change.

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.

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.