What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Stabilization Specialist position at Lutheran Social Services 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 hiring a full-time Youth Stabilization Specialist. Responsible for providing mentoring, crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and their families to promote placement stabilization, while following LSSI policy.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
LSSI is hiring a full-time Youth Stabilization Specialist. Responsible for providing mentoring, crisis intervention and counseling services to youth and their families to promote placement stabilization, while following LSSI policy.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary$38,000-$43,000/Annually.
- 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!
- Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families.
- Provide after-hours crisis intervention services through participation in the assigned on-call rotation.
- Carry caseload of clients providing individual, family, and group counseling, case management, and other support services.
- Provide on-gong assessment and treatment planning for youth on caseloads and linkage of clients to needed services.
- Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time.
- Comply with all requirements involving record keeping and/or billing.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- One (1) year of experience working with youth preferred.
- Experience with counseling, including crisis intervention, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
- Excellent organization, 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.
- Access to reliable transportation required.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
Salary : $38,000 - $43,000
