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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Families Together Parent Peer Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring afull-time

Parent Peer Specialist .Under the supervision of the Team Supervisor, works in conjunction with the Parent Specialist to provide immediate engagement with parents to listen empathically to their story, answer questions, coach and supportparent/childcontact.EngagesparentsinGenerationPMTO,anevidence-basedprogramdelivered internationally and shown to change families’ lives with rewarding outcomes. Maintains ongoing parent support.

Schedule

Monday 11:00am to 7:00pm

Tuesday 11:00am to 7:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm

Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure. Salary $15-$18/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions

Providesimmediateengagementwithparentssupporttheminreunifyingthe family. Participates in developing an individualized whole family treatment plan, in conjunction with the Families Together team, child and family. Recruits for, organizes and delivers the evidence-based parenting program (GenerationPMTO), ensuring that each parent is engaged, learns new skills and incorporates the practices with their family. Promotes family reunification. Sets up, coaches and supervises, when needed, ongoing contact and visits between the parent and their child(ren). This includes virtual calls/meetings, in person activities and regular parenting tasks, such as school, medical, dental, etc. Strengthens and learns new skills and strategies generalizable across practice settings. Participates in a training process that is strengths-based and builds cohesion amongst team members. Completes and submits all required reports, tracking, information and documentation accurately and timely as required by agency and funding resources. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications

In addition to a real passion for working with at-risk children and families, this opportunity requires:

HighSchoolDiplomaorequivalentrequired.Associatesdegreeinahumanservicesfield preferred. WillparticipateinGenerationPMTOtrainingandcertification program. Reallifeexperiencewiththechildwelfaresystemand/orparenting experience. Ability to engage parents, including meeting both virtually and in person, and belief in family change. Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software. ValidIllinoisdriver’slicenseingood standing. Accesstoreliabletransportationforvisits,meetingsandtotransportclientsasmaybe needed. ValidILstatutoryminimumliabilityinsurancecoverage,bodilyinjuryandproperty damage.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

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