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About Childrens Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL):
CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(3) organization with
multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 157
years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most.
Childrens Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social
service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The
services we provide dont just impact the individual child, they create
positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood,
community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. Our
residential programs are growing, and our agency is looking to add kind,
empathetic, and dedicated mental health and social work experts to our
team.
Children who enter into CHAILs residential programs are in need of
clinical treatment. While Youth Care Specialists are not required to
have a therapeutic background, they must demonstrate the ability to
bring a therapeutic and empathetic approach to their interaction with
clients.
Here at CHAIL, employees experience a People First Culture of Care
working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team
member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes
diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with
our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes
pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are
cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is
to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people
first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise,
talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the
kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you
that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency
does!
About the position:
This position is a direct service role that works directly with children
in our care. Youth Care Specialists are responsible for helping children
accomplish day to day tasks, make progress toward their behavior
treatment goals, and working alongside a clinical team of therapists and
behavior specialists to ensure kids are progressing through our
treatment program.
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Job Function:
The ideal candidate for the position of Youth Care Specialist is someone
who displays an intense passion for helping children and young adults
reach their full potential. This person should bring a heightened level
of empathy, kindness, and patience to their work. They should be excited
at the opportunity to work with children, committed to regularly
engaging and interacting with our clients (sharing in their interests,
hobbies, sports, etc.), and passionate about being a positive role model
for the children in our care.
This position requires candidates to have a valid drivers license and
transport children to and from activities.
This position requires candidates to sometimes work holidays and
weekends.
This position requires candidates to be available for first shifts (7 AM
3 PM) and second shifts (3 PM 11 PM).
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Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social services or a bachelors degree in any
other field with 2 years experience in a clinical mental health or
human services facility or high school diploma with 5 years
experience in a clinical mental health or human services facility
- Must have a valid Illinois drivers license & vehicle
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Experience working with children who have experience trauma in the
form of neglect, abuse, sexual violence, etc.
- Ability to implement de-escalation trainings including physical
restraint when necessary (training provided upon hire)
- Phys cal and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related
issues and stress
- Pass and be able to practice TCI and restraining measures as needed
Benefits:
- PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
- 10 paid holidays
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of
any type withou