Clinical Therapist (for Military Project) - Chicago OHare & Southside
Job Summary: Provides direct clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy to assigned military clients and their families; Performs timely and clinically sound diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and therapeutic treatment methods in accordance with Tri Care & Military One Source procedures; Provides outreach services, per case plans, as clinically appropriate; Review case plans quarterly, and as required; Participates in regular clinical consultation; Ensure that military cliens & their families are offered quality, professional services per directives of: Council on Accreditation, NASW Social Work Code of Ethics, the Team, and other recognized groups.
Qualifications: MSW or Masters in Counseling from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years direct service experience required. Seeking Licensed Therapist with LCSW or LCPC. Tri Care & Military One Source Provider approved preferred and listed as a provider in the CAQH directory (CAQH- Universal Provider Data Source) also preferred; Ability to maintain confidentiality; exercise discretion and use sound, independent judgment; Must have a perceptive awareness and responses of children, adolescents, and the capacity to work effectively with adults; Previous experience with military families A+; Ability to work some evenings/ weekends hours; Must meet and maintain Agency driving standards. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Youth Care Workers –DuPage County
Residential Group Home for Teenagers Job Summary Provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents as directed. Work with Group Home team to ensure performance of team duties, and to receive supervision. Responsible for supervising and monitoring residents. Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards. Work cooperatively with other staff in planning and supervision of recreational and leisure time activities within Group Home and community, assisting in planning and carrying out of therapeutic activities for assigned clients. Make frequent decisions regarding resident’s activities and behaviors; know whereabouts of each resident at all times; coordinate coming and going of each individual in residence. Teach and assist residents in life skills, i.e. maintenance of their rooms and assigned areas of Home; good personal hygiene practices; meal preparation and clean up. Must have flexibility to work various shifts plus holidays & weekends. Job Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field from accredited school
· 1-3yrs experience with teens in a social service setting required. · Minimum age requirement is 21.
· Must posses good organization, decision-making and judgment skills.
· Must be flexible and willing to work weekend and/or evening shifts & holidays to meet staffing needs.
· Must be able to work with the adolescent population and be able to maintain confidentiality.
· Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
· Maintenance of required DCFS driver approval standards plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Foster Care Case Manager-Chicago Southside
Job Summary: Perform case work services for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs with an emphasis on meeting the clients’ environmental and psychosocial needs, and implementing a permanent living plan for each child; build and/or manage a caseload of foster care providers.
Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university and passing of all DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA, 402; maintenance of required driving standards, plus insured automobile that meets standards of safety and driving required; must have a perceptive awareness of the needs and responses of children and the capacity to work well with adults; ability to organize work and prepare required reports; flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours, if needed to carry out job responsibilities; basis computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word required. Also seeking Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish and able to read and write in Spanish.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of manual and computerized clerical and book keeping procedures including data entry and posting to accounting journals and analysis, preparing of listings and tabulation of data, maintenance of account payable and records. Qualifications:
High School Diploma along with completion of accounting classes at a college level required. Must have a min. of 3 years A/P accounting experience. Associate degree in Accounting preferred. Basic typing ability and understanding of corporate filing. Good organizational skills and figure aptitude. Basic computer skills required along with a good working knowledge of Excel. Must be capable of maintaining information in strict confidence. Must have strong people skills and be detailed orientated.
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Administrative Assistant - Chicago OHare Area
Job Summary: Performs office and administrative duties related to general business operations of a department(s). Assists Chief of Staff/Vice President of Human Resources in carrying out department goals, objectives and responsibilities. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and minimum 5 years experience required. Associates degree or special secretarial training highly preferred. Typing skills of 55 wpm or better, demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 & Vista and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.), operation of office equipment (fax machine, copier, postage machine and other office equipment). Must demonstrate an excellent score (75% or above) on the basic, intermediate and advanced skill assessment levels. Must display a professional and positive image and work effectively with all levels of staff. Must also be a team player, courteous, maintain a high level of confidentiality and be willing to travel as needed. Must be detail-oriented and able to work well independently and open to learning new skills. Must have knowledge of database skills, including ability to develop database queries. Knowledge of third party report writers. Basic knowledge of networking would be helpful.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Teen Mom Foster Care Case Manager - Chicago Southside
Job Summary: Perform case work services for children and families in regular, specialized or home-of-relative foster care programs with an emphasis on meeting the clients’ environmental and psychosocial needs, and implementing a permanent living plan for each child; build and/or manage a caseload of foster care providers. Working with inner city Teen Mom population. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, Psychology or similar degree from an accredited university. DCFS required examinations and certifications including the DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA, 402, CANS, & SACWIS; maintenance of required driving standards, plus insured automobile that meets standards of safety and driving required; must have a perceptive awareness of the needs and responses of children and the capacity to work well with adults; ability to organize work and prepare required reports; flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours, if needed to carry out job responsibilities; basis computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word required. Previous experience working with teenagers or teen mom population required.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Parent Educator-Chicago South Side
Job Summary: Provide paraprofessional assistance to the EHS/Home Based program participants, including pregnant and parenting adults and children from birth to age 5. The Parent Educator is also responsible for providing resources and support through educational and family development activities. Participate in initial orientation and ongoing training; Conduct weekly home visits to families and provide services as outlined in the service plan. Build and encourage constructive relationships with the families to increase their knowledge of their children’s developmental needs and ability to advocate for their family. Serve as a positive role model for parents to help strengthen the parenting skills of adult caregivers in the families. Complete initial assessments on parents and children; May act as mentor for newly hired Parent Educator. Job Requirements: Parent Educator must be at least 21 years of age. CDA certification preferred, but not required. One to five years experience required. Experience in a social services setting referred. Must be familiar with the ethnic background and sensitive to the cultures of families in target communities. Must have access to an insured automobile. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required. Bachelors Degree in social service or childhood education required.
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Clinical Therapist-Chicago Southside (Emerge Program)
Job Summary:Provides assessments, clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, and intensive therapy to Emerge clients and their families; provide clinical consultation to other program staff as needed. Essential Functions: Provide individual and group therapy to clients to assigned clients and their families; oversee intake process; provide intake diagnostic assessment, develop treatment plans and provide therapeutic treatment; provide outreach services per case plans. Review case plans quarterly, and as required. Participate in regular clinical consultation and provide consultation to staff as needed; Provides crises coverage for assigned cases maintains records and statistical reports, as required. Recommends psychiatric services for clients as appropriate. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work or similar field from an accredited university required. LCSW or LCPC required. Minimum three (3) years direct service experience with teen/older youth population required.. Ability to maintain confidentiality; exercise discretion and use sound, independent judgment. Must have a perceptive awareness/responses of older youth and the capacity to work effectively with adults. Ability to work some evenings/weekends hours. Must meet and maintain Agency driving standards. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required. The Emerge Program is a transitional housing program for homeless youth ages 18-24. Intensive services are provided to clients, living in scattered furnished apartments around Chicago, for up to 24 months. The program’s main goals is to help these youth successfully transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and independence. The program capacity is 5 families with 2 or less children and 15 individuals. During the course of a year, 35 -40 individuals and families participate as clients transition in and out of services.
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Supervisor-Chicago Southside (Emerge Program)
Job Summary: Provide day-to-day management of assigned transitional housing program; supervise and coordinate related activities of staff and ensure the safety and well-being of clients, provide clinical and/or case management support. Essential Functions: Provide ongoing supervision and monitoring of all assigned staff, ensure orderly maintenance of homes assuring the physical, emotional and medical needs of residents are met. Acts as liaison in the community, and other external sources and stakeholders; participate in marketing and public relation activities as needed. Works collaboratively in building partnerships that will strengthen and support the clients and their families. May assume additional responsibilities in the absence of key positions such as the Director, therapist, etc. Maintain active working relationship with HUD; work collaboratively with staff regarding program development and/or enhancements. Assist with identifying community resources to address clients needs. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work or, or similar degree from an accredited university and 3-4 years recent experience in an Independent Living or similar residential setting and at least 1 year supervisory experience required. LCSW or LCPC preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of staff and maintain a high level of confidentiality required; must be team-oriented; Proficiency with Outlook, Word and other relevant software required. Must demonstrate independent and sound decision-making and judgment. Must be familiar with HUD policies/procedures. Must have perceptive awareness of the needs and responses of adolescents & youth. Must be familiar with the ethnic background and be sensitive to the cultures of clients/families in target communities. Previous experience working with the homeless population is a plus. The Emerge Program is a transitional housing program for homeless youth ages 18-24. Intensive services are provided to clients, living in scattered furnished apartments around Chicago, for up to 24 months. The program’s main goals is to help these youth successfully transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and independence. The program capacity is 5 families with 2 or less children and 15 individuals. During the course of a year, 35 -40 individuals and families participate as clients transition in and out of services.
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