CHILDRENS HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
Location
West Peoria, Illinois
Salary
$20 - $23 / HOUR
The Youth Engagement Specialist provides direct care to children in residential programs, assisting with daily tasks and behavioral treatment goals. They work alongside a clinical team to ensure clients progress through the treatment program.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in social services or a high school diploma with significant experience in a clinical mental health facility. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and the ability to work second shift, weekends, and holidays are required.
Children who enter into CHAIL’s residential programs are in need of clinical treatment. While Youth Engagement Specialists are not required to have a therapeutic background, they must demonstrate the ability to bring a therapeutic and empathetic approach to their interaction with clients.
This position is a direct service role that works directly with children in our care. Youth Engagement Specialists are responsible for helping children accomplish day to day tasks, make progress toward their behavior treatment goals, and working alongside a clinical team of therapists and behavior specialists to ensure kids are progressing through our treatment program.
CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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