Residential Support Specialist Substitute - YAP (Hart House)

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

45d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy getting to know someone and coaching them towards achieving their goals related to work, relationships, and independent living? You could make a difference in someone’s life every day as a Residential Support Specialist (RSS) working with young adults between the ages of 16-21. Residential Support Specialists work one-on-one and in groups with youth experiencing mental health challenges. Within the residential setting, you will assist the clients as they learn and practice skills related to what matters most to young people: relationships, school success, recreational activities, health and wellness, early career experiences, and day-to-day living. You will also ensure safety by helping youth regulate and safely express their emotions, including using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills. During an average day, you will teach independent living skills like hygiene and housekeeping, help residents prepare meals, model relationship building skills, and coach youth on coping skills. Not only do you help clients develop key independent living skills, you are also fostering a safe and inviting living environment by regularly cleaning the residence. You will see their progress and document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process as they transition to adulthood. As a substitute, you will fill in for the full time residential staff to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Passion for mental health advocacy
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassion and respect while working in someone’s home
• Patience and willingness to meet youth where they’re at
• Good writing skills and attention to detail
• To be able to perform Therapeutic Crisis Intervention therapeutic restraint techniques, which require moderate exertion, being able to lift 40 pounds, and the mobility to lower self to a kneeling position on the floor.
• High School diploma or GED certificate and at least 25 years of age.
• Associates degree or higher and at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Teach independent living skills like hygiene and housekeeping
• Help residents prepare meals
• Model relationship building skills
• Coach youth on coping skills
• Foster a safe and inviting living environment by regularly cleaning the residence
• Document their experiences, success with medication management, and recovery process as they transition to adulthood
• Ensure safety by helping youth regulate and safely express their emotions, including using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Base rate: $21.50 - 23.75 per hour / $44,720 - 49,400 annually Subject to increase based on education and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness 
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees