Family Teacher Intern- Mooseheart Child City & School

 

The Family Teacher Intern will provide youth with a safe and secure environment in which to grow and learn; teach youth social skills, self-help skills, academic skills, and independent living skills; foster the moral and spiritual development of youth; administer the day-to-day operations of a large family residence; supervise and work with other professional Family Teachers in carrying out responsibilities; and maintain confidentiality of youth and program information.

 

Specific Duties:

 

Teaches and Counsels Youth

 

Observes and defines ongoing behaviors of youth.  Identifies what skills are present or lacking.  Prioritizes target behaviors for each youth in order to emphasize maximum skill development.

 

Compliments and encourages youth on doing something well in order to build self-confidence and respect.

 

Describes appropriate skills or behaviors to youth.  Provides rationales why a youth should or  should not do certain things.

 

Practices appropriate skills to youth in order to increase learning and maintenance.  Role plays with youth pertinent skills until he or she is comfortable using them.

 

Provides feedback to youth to ensure skills development.

 

Implements consequences for appropriate or inappropriate behaviors.  Rewards youth with praise and positive points for practicing and displaying appropriate behavior.

       

Serves as role model for youth by exhibiting skills taught in program.

 

Teaches Youth Specific Skills.  Teaches youth appropriate social skills such as following instructions, giving and accepting feedback, greeting and conversational skills, helping others, and proper manners.  Teaches youth appropriate social conduct in public so that they are able to generalize their behavior to other settings and are successful in life.

 

Teaches youth self-care habits such as maintenance, personal hygiene, cooking, home safety, laundry and dress.

 

Teaches youth money management skills such as opening and using a checking account, budgeting, and savings.

 

Teaches youth employment skills such as job searches, setting up interviews and appointments, interviewing, adhering to work and attendance rules.  Serves as a liaison between the youth and his or her employer.  Facilitates career decision making.

 

Teaches youth independent living skills such as comparative shopping, and use of public   transportation.

 

Monitors Academic Development.  Discusses school performance with youth including grades, credits earned, performance ratings and academic goals.

 

Monitors home study time.  Assists youth with school assignments.  Teaches and reinforces good  study habits.  Checks homework assignments for thoroughness and quality of work.

 

Provides youth rationales for performing well in school and completing his or her secondary education.

 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform the Job:

 

Ability to observe and specifically describe youth behaviors.

 

Ability to give and accept feedback.

 

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

 

Ability to apply skill of maintaining acceptable tolerance levels for inappropriate youth behaviors.

 

Ability to model and teach appropriate social skills, dress, codes, language and public behaviors.

 

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to give them to youth.

 

Ability to exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful situations.

 

Ability to organize, prioritize, and implement work activities independently.

 

Ability to make decisions using sound judgment with information at hand.

 

Ability to read, comprehend, and implement materials at the high school level.

 

Ability to exhibit loving and caring behaviors.

 

Ability to apply knowledge of and ability to teach self-care skills, independent living skills, and academic skills.

 

Ability to serve as a role model for youth.

 

Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.

 

Physical Characteristics:

 

See well enough to read reports, point cards, monitor youth, drive a vehicle, and observe discrete behaviors.

 

Hear well enough to converse on telephone and hear comments mumbled under breath.

 

Speak well enough to teach skills, give feedback, discuss strategies, and converse on telephone.

 

Body movement or mobility to track behaviors of youth moving around the house.

 

Climb flights of stairs and get into van.

 

Dexterity to write, cook, and help with models and games.

 

Strength to carry groceries, suitcases, and move furniture.

 

Stamina to work eighteen-hour shifts and drive for up to four hours.

 

Tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and dealing with potential verbal and physical threats from youth.

 

 

Candidates are required to:

 

1.    Pass a medical examination, including drug screen.

 

2.    A thorough background reference verification procedure in order to determine one’s

        fitness to satisfactorily and  safely care for youth.  The background check also

        includes validating driver’s license and evaluating an individual’s driving record, (e.g.,  DUI   

       (Driving Under the Influence),  reckless driving, moving violations and at fault accidents.

 

3.    Meet the licensing and registration requirements of the State of Illinois.

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Teacher/ Assistant Teachers- ABCD Academy for Children II - Mount Prospect, IL

We are seeking Teachers/ Assistant Teachers to join our organization! These individuals will help engage children in age appropriate activities for children.

  Daycare/Preschool serving children from 

age 6 weeks to 5 years old.

  Good Salary. Great place to work. Benefits include vacation, personal and sick days.

  Year round school. Monday to Friday!

  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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Case Aide, Part Time, Elgin IL- Lutheran Social Service of Illinois

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. 

 

 LSSI is seeking a part-time Case-Aide, Monday-Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Monitor physical and emotional health of residents; maintains safe environment

·         Make appropriate referrals as needed

·         Assist with the intake and orientation process

·         Complete all required documentation related to client services

·         Communicate with clinical staff in regards to changes in client behavior

 

Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent

·         Experience in substance use field or residential setting preferred

·         Valid Driver’s License required

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Case Aide. Elgin - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

                                                         Elgin, Illinois 60120

 

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Maintain Therapeutic environment

·         Make appropriate referrals as needed

·         Monitor clients through the overnight hours  

·         Be familiar with all emergency procedures

·         Complete all required Carelogic input related to client services

·         Communicate with clinical staff any changes in client behavior

·         Transport clients when required 

·         Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences

·         Learn to utilize the EHR (Electronic Health Record) as an essential tool to complete clinical documentation & other job function requirements

·         Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

·         Two shifts:

·         Sat. & Sun 8:00am to 4:00pm

·         Sat. & Sun 4:00pm to 12:00am 

·         Sat. & Sun 12:00am to 8:00am

Qualifications:

·         Driver’s License mandatory;

·         Good communication skills both written and verbally, will also work on-call.

·         High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

·         Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

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Claims Technician- The Hartford

 The Hartford's Claims Centralized Operations Group is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team. This role is responsible for providing support to the Claims organization. 

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION? 

• Assisting multiple lines of business with operations duties
• Analysis & resolution of both routine and complicated work requests
• Financial transaction processing and regulatory compliance
• Meeting & exceeding hard deadlines
• Business and IT project work
• Continuous process improvement
• New claim triage and assignment process
• May be required to assist with customer calls

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for individuals with consistent high level of performance and achievement over career span as well as demonstrated efforts and achievement toward self-development. This position requires a dynamic individual to supplement a high performing team with excellent customer service acumen.

*This position will be in our Aurora, IL office*

The ideal candidate will also have the following qualifications: 

• Must be consistently successful in their current position
• Self-motivated
• Excellent analytical aptitude
• Exceptional customer service skills - may be required to back-up phones in heavy volume situations from time to time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational abilities for a fluctuating and multi tasked environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with others
• Work independently when required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn complex software applications
• Able to lift boxes up to 35 lbs
• High School Graduate.  College degree preferred
• Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CT. May require occasional overtime
• This position is located in our Aurora, IL office & you will be required to report / work in the Aurora office

Start date: TBD

Start time: 8:30AM - 5:00PM CT

Training hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM CT

Work hours after training: 8:30AM - 5:00PM CT M-F

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Family Support Specialist (Bilingual)-Children's Home + Aid- Palatine, IL

The Family Support Specialist recruits eligible pregnant women and children for the Early Head Start program, and provides education and support to families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit and enroll eligible clients in the Early Head Start program.
• Meet with assigned families twice per month, facilitating parent-child activities.
• Gather information from families about how the program can best care for their children, including any special needs.
• Assist families in obtaining required medical services for their children, and maintaining medical documentation.
• Assess family goals and needs and develop a plan with the family to work toward their goals.
• Network and partner with community organizations to locate resources to benefit the families served.
• Promote literacy by increasing families’ access to materials and encouraging involvement in classroom activities.
• Facilitate monthly parent groups that include parent-child activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field required.
• At least one year of experience working with families with young children.
• Basic to moderate computer literacy and skills in Microsoft Outlook and Office products required.
• Experience using COPA, Child Plus, or PROMIS software preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Plan

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The Early Childhood ERSEA Specialist - afternoons/evenings- Children's Home & Aid- Dekalb, IL

The Early Childhood ERSEA Specialist monitors enrollment, recruitment, selection, eligibility and attendance (ERSEA) services for our early childhood programs in Kendall, Kane, Boone, Grundy, and DeKalb Counties. As the ERSEA Specialist, you will determine eligibility and provide training, monitoring, and technical assistance to staff and parents on regulations and procedures for Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool for All, Prevention Initiative and child care subsidies. The ERSEA Specialist reports to the ERSEA Program Manager.

This position requires energy, attention to detail, a desire to work as part of a collaborative team, planning and analytical skills, and a desire for continuous improvement. It is about comprehensive, quality services for families and embracing the role of our Early Childhood centers as a community partner. The ERSEA Specialist will visit sites in Kendall, Kane, Boone, Grundy, and DeKalb Counties, and will have office space available at our DeKalb site, but will work from a home/remote location between site visits.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a monitoring system and process for determining the eligibility of children at assigned early childhood education sites; review enrollment applications and process to ensure accuracy of forms and timeliness of intake.
• Ensure that recruitment efforts reach families that are most in need of services.
• Work collaboratively with other Family Support staff to coordinate recruitment efforts that target children with disabilities.
• Monitor daily attendance; maintain waitlist and general program inbox.
• Assist with the community assessment process, including helping with planning of program design, recruitment efforts and enrollment guidelines.
• Train parents, staff and community partners in topics related to child care, program enrollment and eligibility­­­­­­­­­.
• Work with program leadership to ensure that operations meet agency, federal, state and local requirements, including licensing, Head Start, accreditation, contractual and other standards.
• Maintain and monitor program data collection and evaluation system to ensure that quality standards are met and that services continue to improve.
• Participate in community outreach events and attend public meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Family & Child Studies, or a closely related field required.
• At least one year direct ERSEA experience preferred.
• ERSEA Certification, or ability to become certified within 12 months, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in documentation, data-entry, and record keeping.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and a reliable vehicle required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist (part-time)t- Children's Home & Aid- Rockford, IL

Children’s Home & Aid believes that all children deserve a good home, a place that grounds them in a secure and loving present, and gives them the confidence to make their own future. As the Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist, you will have an active role in helping to meet the needs of older youth in the Foster Care System. Relying on your experience in the social services field and the expertise of the teams around you, you will develop and implement a plan to recruit foster homes, with an emphasis on identifying and developing individuals and families who will become experts in the short-term, respite care of adolescents and young adults. This part-time position requires approximately 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit individuals and families as potential foster parents, with an emphasis on recruiting homes to serve adolescents on a short-term/respite basis.
• Communicate agency philosophy and mission to foster families, the community, and partner agencies.
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan, including marketing campaign and event coordination/participation, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
• Maintain current knowledge of DCFS licensing/approval policy and procedure.
• Track recruitment efforts, manage data, and report on outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required. Degree in a communications/marketing-related field, or a social services-related field preferred.
• Experience working in child welfare a plus.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Excellent presentation skills required. Must be comfortable presenting to large groups and interacting with individuals.
• Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

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Family Support Specialist - Early Head Start- Children's Home & Aid- Dekalb, IL

The Family Support Specialist recruits eligible pregnant women and children, birth through 3 years old, for the Early Head Start program, and provides education and support to families in DeKalb, Boone, and Grundy counties.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit and enroll eligible clients in the Early Head Start program.
• Meet with families in their homes to provide support and applicable community referrals.
• Gather information from families about how the program can best care for their children, including any special needs.
• Assist families in obtaining required medical services for their children, and maintaining medical documentation.
• Assess family goals and needs and develop a plan with the family to work toward their goals.
• Network and partner with community organizations to locate resources to benefit the families served.
• Promote literacy by increasing families’ access to materials and encouraging involvement in classroom activities.
• Facilitate monthly parent groups that include parent-child activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, psychology, or a closely related field required.
• Experience working with families with young children required.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Office products required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Family Support Specialist - Early Head Start (Bilingual)- Children's Home & Aid- Dekalb, IL

The Family Support Specialist recruits eligible pregnant women and children, birth through 3 years old, for the Early Head Start program, and provides education and support to families in DeKalb, Boone, and Grundy counties.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit and enroll eligible clients in the Early Head Start program.
• Meet with families in their homes to provide support and applicable community referrals.
• Gather information from families about how the program can best care for their children, including any special needs.
• Assist families in obtaining required medical services for their children, and maintaining medical documentation.
• Assess family goals and needs and develop a plan with the family to work toward their goals.
• Network and partner with community organizations to locate resources to benefit the families served.
• Promote literacy by increasing families’ access to materials and encouraging involvement in classroom activities.
• Facilitate monthly parent groups that include parent-child activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, psychology, or a closely related field required.
• Experience working with families with young children required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Office products required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Teacher (Early Childhood)- Children's Home & Aid- Schaumburg, IL

Your day-to-day:

• Rely on your education and expertise to maintain a classroom where children feel safe and are excited about learning. 
• Assist with planning and conducting age-appropriate activities.
• Provide input on developmental assessments for children.
• Assist with parent conferences. 
• Prepare supplies and environment for activities.
• Help to manage the classroom, including providing primary care-giving for children either age 0-3, or 3-5.

 Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent credits required.
• Professional experience in an early childhood setting a plus.

Why Children’s Home & Aid?

• Competitive salary structure and 401(k) program.
• Generous paid leave that exceeds that of most early childhood education centers.
• Focus on and dedicated resources for your individual development.
• Lower than average teacher to student ratios.
• Gold Circle of Quality and NAEYC accredited.
• We are a respected, statewide social service agency with expertise on the many facets of healthy child and family development, a focus on providing trauma-informed services, and a commitment to innovation and Best Practice.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Plan

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Home Visitor- Children's Home & Aid- Chicago

As a Teacher/Home Visitor for our home-based Head Start/Early Head Start program, you will provide weekly home visits to children and their parents/caregivers. You will conduct age-appropriate developmental activities for children and conduct quarterly assessments of their development. You will also develop partnerships with families, offering parent education activities and helping them to set and achieve family goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly home visits to children (0-3 or 3-5) and their parents/caregivers.
• Conduct age-appropriate developmental activities for children and parent education activities.
• Conduct quarterly assessments of children’s development.
• Develop partnerships with families, including helping them identify parent/family strengths, needs and interests, and meet their goals.  
• Assist the Family Support Specialists in assessing the family’s need for services and obtaining all consents needed for family to achieve goals.  

 Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required. Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Parents as Teachers curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in a Head Start or Early Head Start program preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Must be attentive to detail, self-motivated, well-organized and flexible and have initiative.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player and to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Children’s Home & Aid offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: Traditional PPO, or PPO w/health savings contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• E- Learning
• Employee Assistance Plan

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