Community Support Specialist

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States UCAN Full time
Job Title: Community Support Specialist

UCAN is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Support Specialist to join our Transitional Teen Services team. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with adolescent teens and their families to provide direct individual and group services, focusing on life skills and parenting skill development, mentoring, and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct daily observations of client behaviors, skills, and emotional status
  • Assist clients in following their daily schedule and addressing issues of time management
  • Implement client service plans in applicable areas, monitor client progress, and communicate observations and assessments to the treatment team
  • Make frequent reports to the treatment team on client progress, behavioral infractions, and other record-keeping functions as required
  • Develop effective helping relationships with clients, their children, and their families
  • Work with the treatment team to coordinate client services and maintain generational boundaries
Requirements:
  • Associate's degree preferred with at least 1 year of experience working with children and adolescents, or GED or H.S. Diploma required with 3-5 years of experience
  • CPR/First Aid Certified or becomes so within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to be flexible with scheduling needs and shifts
  • Strong crisis intervention/de-escalation skills, effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a highly functioning team
What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A competitive salary and benefits package


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