Mujeres Latinas En Accion - Domestic Violence Court Advocate, Part-time, North Riverside Office

 TITLE: Domestic Violence Court Advocate, Part-time, North Riverside Office

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides court advocacy and crisis intervention services to survivors of domestic violence at Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence Court.

REPORTS TO: Domestic Violence Program Court Advocate Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides legal advocacy services for DV survivors including crisis intervention, education on                survivor rights, protective orders, and Crime Victim Compensation, and community resource                referrals

2. Accompanies DV survivor to court when obtaining Emergency Orders of Protection and for Plenary     Order of Protection hearings

3. Collaborates with state attorney’s office and court personnel to assist and advocate for DV survivors     in securing timely assistance, understanding legal proceedings, obtaining legal reports/documents        and providing the necessary information relating to client needs (ex: information on divorce, child        support, child custody, etc.)

4. Provide legal advocacy education to DV survivors engaged in group counseling services.

5. Conduct recruitment and outreach in courthouses to engage DV survivors in legal advocacy services

6. Coordinate transportation for DV survivors to/from court as needed.

7. Stays abreast of changes to laws and policies impacting DV survivors.

8. Completes and maintains accurate documentation of client services.

9. Submit reports as needed.

10. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, in-services, and professional group seminars or                 conferences to increase professional knowledge and enhance job skills 

11. Other tasks as assigned by DV Court Advocacy Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Bachelor’s Degree required in social services, legal, or related field

▪ Bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural required 

▪ Effective interpersonal skills and written communication

▪ Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training preferred

Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to:

 Joel Rivas, Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Supervisor, at jrivas@mujereslat.org. 

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mujeres hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.

Mujeres Latinas En Accion - Domestic Violence Child Therapist - Pilsen Chicago

TITLE: Domestic Violence Child Therapist

BASIC FUNCTION: Conducts individual, group and family therapy with children exposed to domestic violence. Provide case management and crisis intervention.

REPORTS TO: Senior Domestic Violence Program Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes and engages children and their guardians in trauma-informed, bilingual/bicultural therapy         services under the Domestic Violence Program.

2. Provides short-term individual and family therapy of at least 10-12 sessions to child survivors on            caseload and their guardians.

3. Conducts 10-week counseling groups with Mujeres’-developed child therapy curriculum for children     exposed to domestic violence.

4. Conducts assessments, safety plans, and treatment plans for children enrolled in therapy services.

5. Provides case management, crisis intervention, community referrals and advocacy to child survivors     and their guardians.

6. Completes and maintains accurate documentation of client services

7. Submit reports as needed.

8. Participates in advocacy efforts related to DV and in the creation of events to promote the impact of        DV on children. 

9. Conducts outreach and awareness of domestic violence children’s services.

10. Participate in staff training sessions, in-services, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and                         professional group seminars or conferences to increase professional knowledge and enhance job          skills 

11. Upholds professional ethical standards 

12. Other tasks as assigned by Senior DV Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Master’s degree required in social services or related field

▪ Active IL licensure (LCSW or LCPC) preferred

▪ Bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural required 

▪ Illinois Certified Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training preferred

▪ Salary range: $46,500 - $52,500 based on experience and licensure

Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to:

Michelle Pernini, Senior DV Program 

Director, at mpernini@mujereslat.org. 

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mujeres hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status or source of income.

Urban Labs Title: Research Assistant, Health Lab

Urban Labs Title: Research Assistant, Health Lab

 Who We Are:

Urban Labs is a set of highly synergistic labs focused on undertaking inquiry and having impact on five essential dimensions of urban life: crime, education, health, poverty, and energy and environment. Urban Labs partners with cities to identify and rigorously evaluate the policies and programs with the greatest potential to improve human lives at scale. Urban Labs’ evidence-based approach gives policymakers and practitioners the knowledge they need to effectively achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent.

 In sum, UChicago Urban Labs:

·        Identifies promising solutions to urban challenges

·        Tests the most promising urban policies and programs

·        Scales-up the most effective and cost-efficient policies and programs.

 For more information about the UChicago Urban Labs, go to http://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu.

 The Role:

The UChicago Health Lab is seeking a Research Assistant in LaSalle County to support a large-scale research project focused on improving access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction treatment for people with opioid misuse and OUD in justice settings. This position will be a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the opioid crisis in justice settings, and to strengthen both interpersonal and research skills. The position will be part-time for up to 20 hours per week. Research Assistants will regularly report to the respective study site of the research project, in this case the LaSalle County Jail, and will work closely with justice setting staff within a jail setting to recruit and enroll participants. The Research Assistant will also work with Urban Labs staff on project-related needs and will report directly to the project’s Research Manager. The position is based outside of Chicago, but travel to Chicago may be expected on very rare occasions.

 Responsibilities:

·        Undergo training in the responsible conduct of research

·        Undergo training in opioid use disorders and the justice system

·        Recruit and enroll study participants at study site; explain study, risks, benefits and consent

·        Administer structured surveys

·        Maintain confidential data collection and management

·        Data entry, reviewing and cleaning

·        Participate in weekly check-ins with Project Coordinator and monthly group phone calls

·        Administrative tasks as needed

 Competencies:

·        Strong interpersonal skills are required

·        Ability to adhere to strict data/security policies, including the maintenance and handling of PII/PHI and maintain confidentiality

·        Experience working with vulnerable populations

·        Knowledge around substance use disorders

·        Some level of research experience and data/programming experience, particularly REDCap, desirable

·        Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning are required

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team required

·        Strong attention to detail with superb organization skills required

·        Spanish language skills desirable

 Working Conditions

·        Direct patient or client contact

·        Work in justice setting (jail or prison)

Education

·        Progress towards a degree in a social science discipline such as public health, social work, public policy, etc.

 For more information, please contact Mary Shapley at mshapley@uchicago.edu.

Full and Part Time Assistant Teachers- Tiny Giants

Full and Part Time Assistant Teachers

Qualifications: Minimum a high school diploma. Early childhood coursework and experience is 

preferred.

Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to join our program as an 

Assistant Teacher at our all infant center! The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Lead 

Teacher and classroom staff in daily activities with the children. 

Benefits: Tiny Giants offers health and dental insurance, along with a 401k plan for all full time 

employees who have been with us for a year or longer. We also offer vacation hours and paid time off, 

which increases each year an employee has been with us. Our program has opportunities for a tuition 

reimbursement programs for staff who are in school for early childhood education. Tiny Giants strives to 

support our staff to grow within the organization!

Salary: $13-$15 an hour based on college coursework and experience

Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu

Include the title of this listing in your email 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER (FOR 2 year olds)- Onward Heighnorhood House

Early Head Start Education Teacher (2 Year olds)   

 

Onward Neighborhood House is rooted in a rich history of social services to improve lives and uplift communities through educational, economic and support services.

 

As a not for profit, our strength is our ability to adapt to societal change. In the early 20th century, people in the West Town community needed food, clothing, and shelter – and Onward House responded. Today, adult education and affordable childcare ranks among the community’s greatest needs. Onward House is the comprehensive Adult Education provider in Belmont Cragin and one of the major providers of high-quality Early Childhood Education.

 

What you will be doing…

Under the general supervision of the Site Manager, the ECE Teacher is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of an education plan that is designed to meet the needs of each individual child enrolled in the program in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and NAEYC Standards and State Pre-K (CPS-Preventive Initiative Center Base Program).

 

Responsibilities:

 

·         With the classroom team, ensure the implementation of the preschool program ensuring adherence to funding requirements as set by Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC (National Education for the Education of Young Children) Standards and other licensing requirements.

·         Create and maintain a safe environment which promotes the safety, trust, respect and security for children, staff and parents.

·         Provides an overall classroom environment that is reflective of multi-ethnic populations, is conducive to enjoyment, relaxation and socialization and has well defined interest areas. Shares responsibility for room arrangements and clean-up after daily classroom activities. 

·         Promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among staff.

·         With the classroom team, plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate child initiated and teacher directed activities for individuals, small and large groups of children.

·         With the classroom team, supervises all of the children’s activities, modeling respect and acceptance of each child as an individual.

·         With the classroom team, identifies children who may need specialized services.

·         Observe and report children’s health, development, and behavior to the team teacher and experts.

·         Ensure soiled diaper/clothing is changed throughout the day and as needed.

·         Completes observations, anecdotal notes, screenings, Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints, home visits and parent teacher conferences as required.

·         Attends weekly team meetings  to complete lesson plans, discuss children’s progress and individual needs, discuss check points, parent teacher conferences, home visits etc.

·         Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with parents. Is available for formal and informal conferences on a daily basis. Participates in monthly parent meetings and activities.

·         Collaborate with other staff, volunteers, and/or neighborhood organizations with on-going program implementation and in developing special events.

MUST HAVE

·         BA in Early Childhood Education required

·         Must demonstrate basic reading, writing, and communication skills at a level consistent with entry in college training programs. 

·         Two to five years’ experience in teaching toddler children and working with parents

·         Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

·         First Aid/CPR certificate compliance or completion within first year of employment

·         Flexible in work schedule

Benefits and Pay Rate:

·         Fringe Benefits Include: Paid Vacation, Health and Dental Insurance and Retirement Plan (after 1 year the organization contributes 5% of your pay rate into this plan on your behalf).

·         Pay Rate: $35,000 to $47,000 depending on experience.

How To Apply: Via our website at: https://onwardhouse.org/careers/

Please inform CTC staff that you have applied by emailing sac.ctconline@gmail.com

Doing so ensures that the company recruiter is informed of your submitted application. 

FT Assistant Teacher -Tiny Giants Early Learning Center - Uptown

Full Time Assistant Teacher

Qualifications: Minimum of 15 hours of early childhood college courses and 30 total hours of college 

coursework and classroom experience. 

Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to join our program as an 

Assistant Teacher. We have positions in our toddler and pre-k classrooms. The Assistant Teacher is 

responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher and classroom staff in daily activities with the children. 

Benefits: Lake Shore Schools offers health, dental and life insurance, along with a 401k plan for all 

employees who have been with us for a year or longer. We also offer vacation hours and paid time off, 

which increases each year an employee has been with us. Our program has opportunities for a tuition 

reimbursement programs for staff who are in school for early childhood education. Lake Shore Schools 

strives to support our staff to grow within the organization!

Salary: $15-$17 an hour based on college coursework and experience

Submit resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu

Include the title of this listing in your email 

Full Time Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher- Tiny Giants

Location: 4646 N Clark Chicago, IL 60640

Position: Full Time Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Qualifications: Preferred Associates Degree or minimum of 6 hours of early childhood college courses 

and 60 total hours of college coursework and ample classroom experience. 

Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to join our program and take 

on the Lead Teacher role in one of our Pre-K classroom. The teacher is responsible for weekly lesson 

planning, weekly student observations, planning of monthly family parties and monthly written 

documentation done on the students. They will be supported by a teacher assistant, as well as an age 

specific floater that assists in specific Pre-K rooms. 

Benefits: Tiny Giants offers health and dental insurance, along with a 401k plan for all employees who 

have been with us for a year or longer. We also offer vacation hours and paid time off, which increases 

each year an employee has been with us. Our program has opportunities for a tuition reimbursement

programs for staff who are in school for early childhood education. Tiny Giants strives to support our 

staff to grow within the organization!

Salary: $16-$21.50 an hour based on college coursework and experience

Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu
Include the title of this listing in your email.