Licensed Foster Care Case Manager

Group Home Supervisor’s-Naperville, IL.

Youth Care Workers-DuPage County

                   Resident Advisors for Transitional Living Program for young adults

Job Summary:                                                   

Provide for the safety and well-being, physical and emotional needs of residents as directed. Work with Transitional Living Program staff to ensure quality provision of programming and service delivery. Must be able to work first and second shift including weekends and holidays.  Enforce and maintain consistency concerning policies, rules and licensing standards. Assist with administration of TLP budget through proper supervision of funds disbursed for client services. Maintain directions for the use of all medications; alert Manager to any need for medical attention. Exercise control over admission of visitors and use of telephone; maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty. 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. Perform required recordkeeping for daily logs and resident files. Participate in individual supervision from TLP Supervisor. Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications. Participate as Team member to achieve Program goals and objectives: group conferences, staff meetings, individual conferences, and the sharing of information and ideas. articipate in ongoing training, and meet all Agency and/or DCFS requirements.

• ·Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related from accredited school
• ·Minimum age requirement 21 years old, must be patient, reliable, tolerant and confident working with adolescent population
• ·Good organizational and decision-making skills
• ·Ability to motivate, develop trust and maintain confidentiality
• ·1-3 years related experience working with adolescent population.
• ·Driver approval standards, plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety and drive-ability.
• ·Along with the following core competencies:
• ·Excellent Communication Skills (written, oral presentation and active listener)
• ·Set Priorities
• ·Resilience
• ·Culturally Competent/Value Diversity
• ·Effectiveness Under Pressure
• ·Provide high quality services

Youth Care Aide/Resident Assistant-Resource Staff for
Residential Group homes & Transitional Living Program for Teen Boys and Girls.

***WORKING ON CALL AS NEEDED MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FOUR SHIFTS PER MONTH ***

Job Summary:

Provide for the physical and emotional needs of residents as directed. Work with Group Home Team or TLP to ensure performance of team duties, and to receive supervision. Supervise and monitor residents. Consult with supervisor before making major decisions pertaining to a resident. 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/TLP and community, assisting in planning and carrying out of therapeutic activities for assigned residents. Make frequent decisions regarding residents’ activities and behaviors; know whereabouts of each resident at all times; coordinate coming and going of each individual in residence. Maintain directions for the use of all medications; alert Manager to any need for medical attention. Exercise control over admission of visitors and use of telephone; maintain proper privacy and security of residents and staff on duty. Perform required recordkeeping for daily logs and resident files; process resident intakes and discharges, including required documentation for Medicaid standards. Participate in individual supervision from Group Home or TLP supervisor. Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

• ·High School Diploma or GED required.
• ·Bachelor`s degree in social services preferred. 
• ·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.
• ·Min. of 1-3 years expereince working with teenagers in a social service setting required.  
• ·Maintenance of required DCFS driver approval standards plus insured automobile that meets standards for safety.
• ·Must be able to work four shifts per month.
• ·Along with the following core competencies:
• ·Excellent Communication Skills (written, oral presentation and active listener)
• ·Set Priorities
• ·Resilience
• ·Culturally Competent/Value Diversity
• ·Effectiveness Under Pressure
• ·Provide high quality services