Resident Support Specialist [Overnight]

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionWelcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant's heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:Generous Paid Time OffPaid trainingHealth InsuranceDental and VisionLife insurance401(K) with company contribution 4%Tuition reimbursementWe know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed.Job Title: Resident Support Specialist - [Overnight]Department: Caritas Teen Pregnancy Treatment CenterStatus: Full-Time, non-exemptReports To: Milieu SupervisorStarting Pay: $21.40/hourlySummary: The Resident Support Specialist reports to the Program Supervisor. The Resident Support Specialist provides direct care and educational opportunities while interacting with clients to ensure healthy relationships, positive skills, and provide a supportive living environment. The Residential Support Specialist is also responsible for some administrative work, and DCFS case management notes with data entry.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Assists in providing trauma-informed, evidence based, and therapeutic services to youth enrolled within transitional residential programsFocus on client needs; anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of clients to meet or exceed their expectationsProtect residents to ensure physical and emotional safety, to include mandated reporting of any observed or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglectAssist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good healthAttend and actively participate in staff meetings and job-related trainingMust be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) TrainingEnsure the day-to-day activities of the program are being followed in accordance with the scheduled events, the program rules and the daily staff check listEnsure that program schedules and expectations are being always followedReport unusual behavior, unplanned visitors, potential conflicts, and conflicts to the program supervisorAssists in transportation of residents as neededAttend all staff meetings and required training.Complete all required documentation for daily activities and case notesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneRequirementsHigh School Diploma/GED, with additional training in child development, social services, nursing etc.Residential experience preferredMust be flexible to work holidays, evenings, awake overnights, and weekendsMust be 21 years of age and olderPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating othersSkilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution and mediationExcellent relationship management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledgeable in providing childcare for infants to age fiveCulturally competent and sensitive to the issues facing low-income, homeless, and pregnant womenValid Driver's License, auto insurance and current DMV record