Children's Group Worker - Evanston, United States - Tektree

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Evanston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Children's Group Worker MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent:
At least one year of experience working with children.

  • Successful completion of the Illinois 40Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate within 3 months of employment.
  • First Aid/CPR within 6 months of employment.
  • Beginner proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Some college-level coursework in child development, social work, counseling, or other related field.

  • At least 2 years of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
  • At least 1 year of experience assisting in planning activities for children and communicating with parents.
  • At least 1 year of experience creating and submitting case management notes.
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Illinois 40Hour Domestic Violence Training Certificate
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Beginner proficiency with online case management systems

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%).

  • Occasional local travel is required to work at other locations.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
  • Tolerance of prolonged and continuous stationary periods at a desk/computer
  • Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the facility.
  • Must be able to operate controls for computers and other equipment.
  • Must be able to wash and clean equipment and supplies with water, soap, or disinfectant products.


The mental and physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Direct Service (90%)

  • Collaborates with the Children and Family Services Coordinator to plan and implement daily group activities for children and youth ages 1 14 years.
  • Provides childcare to the children and youth of adult participants.
  • Reports all observations of unusual behavior to the Children and Family Services Coordinator and other relevant staff in a timely manner.
  • Assists with preparation and cleanup for youth and family activities and maintains program spaces, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly fashion, and replaces damaged toys as needed.
  • Assists in scheduling and providing oversight to the activities of volunteers working with the children.
  • Maintains the log of new children coming to the program and provides welcoming gifts upon their arrival.
  • Provides documentation of children's services in an online case management system.
  • Provides feedback and positive communication to parents about their children's activities.
  • Maintains childcare signup sheet.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES (10%)

  • Intermittently provides emergency backup to ensure adequate coverage of the 24hour crisis line and residential shelter.
  • Attends staff training and participates in agency committees as requested.
  • Pursues professional development.
  • Understands and adheres to all of The Client procedures and policies as well as CLIENT Employee Handbook.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.


Pay:
$42, $51,477.95 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Older adults

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Children
's Group Worker: 2 years (required)
- working with children who have experienced trauma: 2 years (required)
- assisting in planning activities for children: 1 year (required)
- creating and submitting case management notes: 1 year (required)

  • Communicating with parents: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

  • Domestic Violence Training Certificate (preferred)
  • First Aid Certification (required)
  • CPR Certification (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Evanston, IL 60201:
Relocate before starting work (required)


Work Location:
In person
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