Summary: Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Join us in our mission to create a safer, supportive environment for young minds affected by violence. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Department Coordinator - Safe from the Start Initiative to contribute to our Violence Recovery Services “Safe from the Start initiative”. At Heartland Human Care Services, we believe in the power of healing and support. Our Safe from the Start program offers free, confidential services to children aged 0-5 and their families who have been exposed to violence or trauma in the Chicagoland area. As a Department Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in fostering positive change and promoting resilience in the community.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
• Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Student loan assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Disability insurance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates a coalition of mental health professionals, plans engaging professional development, and provides vital clinical case management services to children and their families.
• Facilitates the Complex Trauma Network Committee, engaging stakeholders to support children aged 0-5 exposed to violence.
• Plans and coordinates quarterly coalition meetings, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
• Conducts outreach and public education to raise awareness of the impact of violence on children.
• Provides individual counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource connections to clients.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
• Adheres to professional standards, governmental regulations, and organizational policies.
• Participates in supervision meetings, and training sessions, and contributes to program planning.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in clinical social work, counseling, or clinical psychology.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical practice experience in a hospital or community setting.
• LPC/LSW license may be required.
• Bilingual proficiency in a second language (both written and oral).
• Demonstrated experience with tender-aged populations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak fluently in a second language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
• Comfortable working with individuals of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently.

Work Arrangement: This role is eligible for a “hybrid” work arrangement. It is expected this person would be in the office twice a week and for “in-person” meetings when needed or at the request of others. In-person meetings may be required regularly (weekly, monthly, etc.). This person would work from home or in the community with participants as needed the remaining three days of the week.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.