* *Are you interested in a career where you can have a meaningful
contribution to the community and be a part of a team? Allendale Association
is looking for people like you. For over 120 years, our mission has been
dedicated to helping children and families overcome the overwhelming impact of
severe emotional and behavior issues and trauma through services and programs
that create opportunities for children to learn, grow and heal. Allendale
Association, a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility, is
seeking a full time, rotating 2nd shift Youth Care Worker aka Mental
Health Specialist at our Lake Villa, North Chicago IL, and Benet Lake WI
locations to work actively within the unit/cottage to implement individual and
group programs through the care, supervision, monitoring and direction of the
residents encompassing activities related to residents’ health, education and
welfare as well as care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate
records.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an education assistance
program within an environment that promotes professional growth. . Please
visit www.allendale4kids.org to download
our application and email or send with a copy of your resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Attn: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
AA/EEO
FAX: (847) 356-0290
EMAIL: careers@allendale4kids.org
Why work for Allendale?
- Our staff get the chance to:
- Receive outstanding trauma-informed training
- Be a part of a strong and clinically-minded team
- Challenge themselves daily
- Enjoy great benefits
- Working at Allendale can lead to:
- Growing within the agency – the majority of our supervisors, directors and VP’s grew from within Allendale!
- Gaining in-depth experience in the field and learn skills that will contribute to any
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Job Responsibilities
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Provides general direction and supervision to residents within the unit/cottage, including one-on-one attention to assigned residents, in accordance with the individual unit/cottage programs. This includes ability to physically restrain acting out residents per safety and behavior management standards.
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Participates with residents in cottage recreational activities, as well as other planned recreational programs.
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Directly supervise residents in performance of daily chores and personal hygiene practices; administering medications and following medical procedures for residents as directed by the Health Services Manager.
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Works collegially with recreation staff, school staff and others within the treatment team to ensure quality of care for unit/cottage residents
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Participates in unit/cottage team meetings; attends appropriate staffings and other meetings related to residents, as needed.
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Documents shift activities and maintains appropriate records including all data needed for medicaid billing. Completes appropriate forms and paperwork. Maintains and updates hard copy and/or computerized files/records.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field OR 5 years of equivalent experience.
- First Aid/CPR certified within 90 days of employment.
- Per DCFS regulations, candidate must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Related experience in the field of social services and/or mental health desired.
Related search terms: Child Care, Work with children, Kids, Direct Care,
Social Services, Social Work, Human Services, Children, Family, Behavioral
Health, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Foster Care, Psychology, Non-
profit
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ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
ATTN: HR Dept.
P.O. Box 1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046
FAX: (847) 356-0290
www.allendale4kids.org
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AA/EEO
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