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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · 3 weeks ago

Youth Life Skills Coach, Part time

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $20/hr

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing healing, justice, and wholeness to individuals and communities. The Youth Life Skills Coach will be responsible for providing direct skills coaching and teaching to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program, utilizing a trauma-informed approach to support their development.

CharityElderlyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one behavioral coaching and teaching to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program

Work closely with other team members to identify the specific skill(s) the child needs to work on, including the method(s) for teaching the skill, as well as monitoring and rewarding the child’s progress

Work collaboratively with team members to provide prosocial skill development for the child through instruction, practice and coaching

Accompany and supervise child on activities and outings in the community to provide mentoring and recreation focusing on specific behaviors and skills the child needs to learn and practice, applying principles for social learning theory, developmental psychology and trauma-informed care

Participate in weekly clinical meeting and trainings, as required

Complete and submit Medicaid compliant progress notes within required timeframes and any other agency required reports related to service provision

Participate in the supervisory process for guidance, direction, support, and approval of decision-making, assessment, service planning and intervention. Presents cases for staffing or participate in staffing as needed, including weekly team meetings

Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner

Qualification

Behavioral coachingTrauma-informed careElectronic Health Record (EHR)Microsoft OfficeTeam collaborationReliable transportationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required

Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to provide services using a team approach

Good organizational, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software

Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required

Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required

Access to reliable transportation required

Preferred

Associates degree or completion of some college credits preferred

Experience completing notes in Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred

Experience motivating children, their families and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model preferred

Benefits

On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.

Opportunity for advancement.

Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!