Job Title: Respite Behavioral Specialist

Job Classification: Child Welfare Worker – Flex shifts

Reports to: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

360 Youth Services, a non-profit agency transforming the lives of youth for over 50 years, is seeking to hire a Respite Behavioral Specialist for our Cornerstone housing program. The position will require candidate to work with and support, youth ages 13-18 year olds experiencing homelessness. Candidates will work on an as need basis, filling in for staff vacations/sick time/holiday’s, etc.

Our ideal candidate has some child welfare experience and focused education related to working with young people and adults who have experienced complex trauma and providing affirming services with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and the LGBTQ population. The candidate is energetic and engaging with an ability to lead, follow program rules/guidelines, have flexibility; enforce an inclusive community for residents; and seeking increasing responsibility and a promotion path.

This Respite Behavioral Specialist position is a nonexempt position and a member of the agency’s Housing Department. As a key member of the 360 Youth Services Housing team, the Respite Behavioral Specialist will ensure not only safety is maintained but is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for our youth. At-least one shift must be worked bi-weekly, or a minimum of two shifts worked within any given month (whichever comes first) to maintain active employee status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implementation of program plan.

• Transportation of youth.

• Monitoring the whereabouts and activities of youth to ensure their safety and well-being.

• Supervise activities of youth to promote positive development and productive use of their time.

• Provide direction in accordance with the Group Home Plan and Level System.

• Provide a nurturing environment conducive to emotional growth of the designated youth.

• Discuss issues relating to the youth pertaining to daily activities.

• Assist youth in developing acceptable social relationships.

• Assign youth chores.

• Assist in housekeeping, food purchase and food preparation.

• Keep a checklist of needed supplies.

• Coordinate and supervise recreational and cultural activities.

• Maintain records required by the Group Home Coordinator

• Work cooperatively with staff, community groups, and placing agencies.

• Attend and participate in agency staff meetings, in service trainings and case reviews.

• Accountable for proper usage of all agency and client funds.

• Proper use of the agency van.

• All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

• Mission-Driven: Reinforces 360’s mission and vision with the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of 360’s efforts. Ensures community and volunteer engagement, inclusion and ownership. Reinforces culture of philanthropy.

• Collaboration: Advocates for inclusion and diversity at all times. Initiates the development of relationships with civic/business partners and community leaders that advance 360’s presence throughout the community. Inspires others to engage with and support 360.

• Operational Effectiveness: Develops plans and manages through engagement with 360 development staff.

• Personal Growth: Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related human services field or equivalent work experience.

• A valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance as required by State of Illinois Law.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in relating to youth in a positive, constructive and therapeutic manner.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing services to youth.

• Demonstrate a level of professional and personal integrity that can provide a positive and constructive role model for youth.

• Demonstrate a level of personal integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior that brings credit to themselves, the agency, and the social service profession.

• Demonstrates an ability and willingness to provide agency designated services in an independent fashion.

About 360 Youth Services: 360 is a powerful organization joined together by a shared commitment: to change lives and inspire hope. By strengthening emotional skills, reducing youth access to and use of drugs and alcohol, and ending the experience of homelessness, 360 works tirelessly in our pursuit to help children, teens and young adults experience their full potential.