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    Youth Care Specialist - Chicago, United States - Maryville Academy

    Maryville Academy
    Maryville Academy Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Youth Care Specialist - Direct Care Provider All 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
    • College degree preferred.
    * $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)

    About Maryville Academy

    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 communitys 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.

    Maryvilles 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.
    • Documents Medicaid services completes unusual Incident Reports.
    • 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 bachelors 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 Drivers 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.
    • Must be flexible in scheduling and willing to work evening and weekend shifts.
    • Must be over the age of 21

    Physical Demands:

    • Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and drive for extended periods of time. Ability to walk up and down stairs.
    • Required to lift/move objects and/or youth weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
    • Must possess ability to provide physical restraint to youth.
    • Duties involve contact with youth who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, aggressive, suicidal, and/or under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
    Why Join the Maryville Family?


    Maryville offers all full-time employees:

    • PPO health insurance options
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental insurance (after one year of service)
    • FSA and HSA
    • 403(b)
    • Paid vacation and sick days
    • 9 paid holidays a year
    • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service)
    • Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)
    For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at
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