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 Families Together Parent Peer Specialist, Monday through Friday 11AM-7PM. Under thesupervision of the Parent Specialist, this specialist worksin conjunction withtheParent Specialisttoprovidesimmediateengagementwithparentstolistenempathicallytotheirstory,answer questions, and coach andsupport parent / child contact.Engages parents inGenerationPMTOand maintains ongoing parent support.

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 $15-$18/Hourly.
• 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!

Essential Functions:

• Providesimmediateengagement withparentstoassessandsupporttheminreunifying the family.
• Participatesin developinganindividualizedwholefamily treatmentplan,inconjunctionwith FT team, child and family.
• Recruits for,organizes, andleadsGenerationPMTOgroups,ensuringthateachparent engages inthegroups, learnnewskills andincorporate thepractices withtheirfamily.
• Setsup,coaches, andsupervises, whenneeded, ongoingcontact andvisitsbetweenthe parentandtheirchild(ren),includingbutnotlimited to virtualcalls,inpersonactivities and regular parenting tasks, such as school, medical, dental.
• Organizeandleadongoingsupportgroups.
• Completeandsubmitallrequiredreports,trackinginformationanddocumentationaccurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
• Demonstrate professional, positivebehavior andcarryout responsibilitieswithintegrity, treatingclients,families,otherLSSIworkforcemembers,andcollaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, andfair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired.
• Associate'sdegreeinhumanservices orarelatedfieldpreferred.
• Real-lifeexperiencewiththechildwelfaresystemand/orparentingexperience.
• CertifiedinGenerationPMTOoravailable to participateinGenerationPMTOtrainingand certification.
• Backgroundcheckclearance,bothcriminalandCANTSrequired.
• Demonstrated abilitytoengageparents,includingorganizing andleadinggroups,bothin person and via virtual platforms.
• Demonstrated abilitytocommunicate inaclear,comprehensiblemanner,bothverbally andin writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office(Outlook, Teams,Word,Excel,PowerPoint) alongwithotherrelatedsoftware.
• ValidIL statutoryminimumliabilityinsurancecoverage, bodilyinjuryandpropertydamage required.
• Validdriver'slicense,ingoodstandingforthestateofresidencyrequired. Accesstoreliabletransportationrequired.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.