Education Resource Specialist

Job Description Job Description Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, Transitional / Independent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based, but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicago's communities.Under the direction of the FC VP, assists young people in working toward their educational and employment goals. Visits young people in their homes as well as community resources using agency and / or personal vehicle. Recommends educational or vocational programs for young people considering such factors as physical, emotional and educational levels of development. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values : Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position.Benefits : Medical, dental and vision insurance401kLife insurancePaid time offFlexible spending accountResponsibilities : Works collaboratively with the Foster Care team to support model fidelity while assisting youth in their educational attainmentWork with young people to develop plan for meeting educational and vocational goalsMonitor young people's participation and attendance at vocational training or education programMeet with appropriate program employees to resolve behavior or academic problemsTutor young people in academic areas to ensure their comprehension of subject matterEngage caregivers, parents, family members and others by sharing strengths and challenges experienced by program participantsAbility to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recoveryComplete all written reports as required and attend agency required meetingsAssist in monitoring young people during non-office hours when necessaryVisit with youth at worksite, or school and foster home to monitor progress of young people to determine support needed to meet required goalsEvery employee must successfully pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training in all testing portions applicable to their position. Following completion of the full course, staff members must recertify every six months thereafter. Not only must you successfully complete the TCI training, but you must then put that training into practice in your everyday work.Requirements : Bachelor's degree in education or related field experience with adolescent population, or experience as teacher or trainerKnowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferredKnowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development / strength -based approach preferredPersonal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insuranceValid Illinois Driver's licenseNo history of child abuse or neglectAbility to pass background and drug screenPlan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.Pre-Register online at : https : / / catalystcareergroup.com / event / tinley -park-job-fair-feb2025 / Tinley Park Job FairMonday, February 24, 202510 : 00AM - 12 : 30PMTinley Park Convention Center18501 Convention Center DriveTinley Park, IL 60477All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.Tips for Success : Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.Bring multiple copies of your resume.Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12 : 30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)Pre-Register online at : https : / / catalystcareergroup.com / event / tinley -park-job-fair-feb2025 /