Support Staff

About the role

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is dedicated to empowering Youth, fostering hope, and creating brighter futures. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DCFS, HR, and Training compliance at all times.
• Check in and communicate with core staff during each shift.
• Provide supportive supervision, guidance, and role modeling for the youth in the milieu.
• Be knowledgeable of each Youth’s Individual Treatment Plans.
• Ensure the Youth's educational, employment and treatment plans are followed.
• Be responsible for timely and accurate communication within program, i.e., incident reports, contact with Youth's families, supervision, and all log entries.
• Contact on-call Supervisor as needed.
• Contact Youth’s families as needed.
• Engage with youth in daily routines and activities.
• Support creative interventions for the youth.
• Participate in monthly supervision meetings.
• Provide transportation for Youth as necessary.
• Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol.
• Support and employ programs medication management system.
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience working with youth.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
• Ability to work a minimum of at least 16 hours per month.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Ability to accept, adopt, and implement feedback from supervisor and team.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance.
• Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions.
• Ability and willingness to create, initiate and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities with the youth.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child development and psychology.
• Ability to manage crisis situations.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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Pay

The pay range is between $24-$25/hour.

Schedule

This job is a part-time position. Monday through Sunday as needed 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm.

Basics Information

Locations: Walsh Girls Campus- 11600 S. Longwood Dr Chicago, IL 60643