Youth and Milieu Stabilization Specialist

5 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Lawrence Hall Full time
Job Title: Youth and Milieu Stabilization Specialist

Lawrence Hall is seeking a highly skilled Youth and Milieu Stabilization Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our therapeutic days school and child and family treatment center, you will play a critical role in supporting the healing and recovery of our youth and families.

Job Summary:

The Youth and Milieu Stabilization Specialist will provide direct support to youth in our therapeutic days school and child and family treatment center. This includes coaching peers in utilizing therapeutic crisis intervention techniques, enhancing the elements of a therapeutic milieu to avoid crisis situations, and implementing trauma-informed and restorative practices to support youth in learning new ways to cope with stress.

Responsibilities:
  • Support youth in the Therapeutic Days School (TDS) and Child and Family Treatment Center (CFTC)
  • Coach peers in utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques
  • Enhance the elements of a therapeutic milieu to avoid crisis situations
  • Implement trauma-informed and restorative practices to support youth in learning new ways to cope with stress
  • Work collaboratively with school and residential staff to provide coverage, support successful transitions from school, and prevent potential crisis situations
  • May be required to be certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer
  • Effectively implement verbal de-escalation and physical intervention
  • Utilize effective verbal and written communication as well as computer skills
  • Maintain flexibility to adjust work schedule including some weekend hours according to the needs of the program
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred with two years' working experience with youth in a therapeutic days school or residential treatment center or a High School Diploma with a minimum of three years working experience with youth in a therapeutic days school or residential treatment center
  • Advanced skills with mediation/conflict management and restorative justice
  • Ability to demonstrate capacity for working effectively with others
  • Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred
  • Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strengths-based approach preferred
  • Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance
  • Valid Illinois Driver's license
  • No history of child abuse or neglect
Benefits:
  • Provides full time employees 2 times their salary in term life insurance for no additional cost
  • Reimburses your gym memberships up to $20 per month to aid on your overall fitness and health
  • Offers 100% match up to 3% on your retirement savings after 1 year of service
  • All employees start off with an average of 17-25 days of PTO
  • Employee Referral Program gives employees an opportunity to receive up to $1500 for referring candidates
  • 9 paid holidays off

Lawrence Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all listed qualifications.

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