Behavioral Specialist -Respite

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360 Youth Services offers a variety of full-time employee benefits, including tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, quality insurance, comprehensive training, supervisor support, and more.
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Location: Lisle, IL

Job :227

# of Openings:1

Effective Date: March 1, 2024
NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Classification: NON-EXEMPT – Flex shifts

Reports to: Program Manager

Salary Range: $19.40-$21.40

Benefits:  to view LCFS’ Full-Time Employee Benefits.

• Primarily responsible for supervising residents throughout the home, engaging them in social and recreational activities to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Utilize trauma informed frameworks, harm reduction practices and restorative conversations when interacting with young people.
• Transport youth to appointments, school and activities as needed.
• Implement weekly psycho educational and life skills curriculum and recreational groups.
• Provide a nurturing environment conducive to emotional growth, holding young people accountable and implement behavioral management system.
• Maintain required records, communicate with staff.
• Assist with medication management.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance, food purchase and food preparation and household supplies.
• Work cooperatively with staff, community groups, DCFS and placing agencies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and required professional development.
• Accountable for proper usage of all agency and client funds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in trauma-informed frameworks and practices for creating a safe environment.
• Skilled in implementing positive behavior strategies for youth development.
• Experienced in developing tailored psycho educational programs.
• Knowledgeable in safe administration and handling of medications.
• Proficient in de‑escalation techniques and crisis response protocols.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Accurate and confidential documentation of resident progress and incidents.
• Competent in providing transport and assisting with household tasks.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy. Candidates must also possess a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver’s license and must not have had a suspended or revoked driver’s license within the past three years.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred. Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred. Experience in youth care or residential settings is a plus. And additional training in trauma‑informed care and behavioral management is desirable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls;

reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment, including a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.

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