Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Families Together Parent Peer Specialist
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Families Together Parent Peer Specialist
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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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Families Together Parent Peer Specialist
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Families Together Parent Peer Specialist
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Families Together Parent Peer Specialist
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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.
Apply Now Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois by 2x Get notified about new Stay-at-Home Parent jobs in
Chicago, IL . Interested in at-home daycare services in Chicago area
Need at-home daycare services near Chicago, IL
Patient Care Technician - Mother Baby - Days
Research Study Assistant (Mothers and Babies)
Patient Care Technician - Mother Baby - Days - Per Diem
Patient Care Technician - Mother Baby - Nights
Mount Prospect, IL $17.00-$20.00 2 weeks ago Level 2 Brand Agent Application - Illinois
Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 5 months ago Assistant Clinical Manager Mother Baby/Gyne Night Shift
Mobile Hospital at Home Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (Mother Baby/Labor and Delivery) - 0.4FTE Flex Evenings
Registered Nurse (RN) Mother Baby/Gyne 0.9 7 PM-7AM
Staff Nurse I - NRO Float Team (Mother Baby/Labor and Delivery) - 0.4FTE Flex Evenings
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Float Pool
Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 1 month ago Registered Nurse - Mother Baby - Nights - Per Diem
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