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Contractual case management for children/youth
Provide in home placement stabilization case management. Conflict resolution skill, ability to defuse crises, familiarity with McHenry county service system required. Must be able to drive own vehicle. DL, criminal background check required. Minimum BA/BS. EOE. Send resume to: ktelander@ysb4kids.org.
SASS Therapist
Be a part of a team to help children and their families in crisis. Provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and family counseling for children and adolescents, and their families for a McHenry County home and community based program. E.O.E.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
A valid driver’s license.
Experience working with youth and their families.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive home and community based services to children and adolescents and their families.
- Monitor psychiatric hospitalizations and provide discharge linkage and after-care.
- Develop comprehensive mental health assessments and treatment planning.
- Provide therapy, counseling, and case management services for clients and families.
- Maintain current accurate record of services and submit paperwork on a timely basis.
- Majority of services provided in the homes, schools, and community locations.
Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
Please send resume by fax to Ronica Patel at 815-337-5510
or by email to rpatel@ysb4kids.org
Youth Service Bureau
101 S. Jefferson St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Community Support Specialists:
(Formerly called Mentors) Specialists should be available to work with each youth up to four hours per week. Ideally, each Specialist will have a minimum of two youth assigned at all times and therefore will deliver 8 hours of service per week. Training and supervision are provided. Specialists must pass a background check and a urine screen test as part of the application process. Specialists must be at least 21 years of age and pass all background requirements before being assigned to cases.
- Provide assistance to clients in achieving and maintaining rehabilitation, resiliency, and recovery from mental disorders.
- Facilitate skill building, identification and use of natural supports, illness self-management, and use of community resources.
- Assist in skill building to develop functional, interpersonal, family, coping, and community living skills.
For information about the program contact Nick Szara, C-SPY Coordinator at 815-338-7360
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