One Hope United
We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .
Generous Vacation Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.
Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
Tuition Assistance We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .
Professional Development Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.
We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.
Location:
Centralia, IL
Job Id: 1098
# of Openings: 1
Aftercare Specialist The Aftercare Specialist reports to the Transition Aftercare Supervisor. This position consists of a lot of driving. The Aftercare Specialist is responsible for providing six months of follow up services to youth transitioning from a congregate care setting to the community. This includes at a minimum weekly phone calls to the youth, caregiver, and collaterals. It also includes at a minimum one in person visit a month as well as crisis intervention services.
Job Duties Include:
Participates in client staffings and completes necessary documentation and action plan items. Identification of stepdown resources and efforts must be done at admission and reported on during monthly staffings
Facilitates clients transition to next placement and oversees all required interaction, visits and documentation for billing as outlined in the DCFS Residential Discharge Protocol and in alignment with Family First requirements
Works with team to ensure youth receive swift, professional and high quality trauma informed treatment to most quickly move successfully to the next placement
Facilitates intensive aftercare services in next placement and provides support to the client and caregiver
Assists with discharge planning i.e. participating in staffings, making referrals, etc.
Completes a transition plan and review during every monthly staffing while the youth is in care and at every post discharge staffing
Completes a Clinical Staffing Report for every monthly staffing and post-discharge staffings
Provides a minimum of monthly in-person visits with the youth, family or caregiver and weekly phone contact with youth, caregiver, and collaterals
Provides on going clinical assessment of the youth’s stability in the post discharge setting
Conducts consultation between internal agency staff
Collaborates with external community providers
Provides clinical support to staff of the placement resources
Provides support to the youth, their family and/or caregiver
Maintains availability for consultation initiated by the youth, family, or caregiver
Provides transition sessions to youth and family
Implements and modifies the Behavior Support and Crisis Plan
Participates in Child and Family Team meetings
Transports youth and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments. Attends court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings as needed
Participates in On Call duties
Required Skills
1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
2. Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight deadlines
3. Ability to function well in a team environment
4. Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
5. Ability to respond promptly to customer (youth, families, contract holder) needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services
6. Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
7. Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective documentation, listening)
8. Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
9. Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
10. Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members
11. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s in Human Service or related field or, minimum of five years of supervised clinical experience
Experience
1-3 years of progressive responsibility related to social services
Other
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
We Invest in You!
Competitive pay and benefits
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Generous vacation and PTO plans
Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams
A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
#ILPL
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.
Join Our Team grow your why at ohu We encourage our Hope Members to reflect on the core of their work—their ‘why’. This serves as a symbol, purpose, and commitment to the work we do at OHU. Fulfill your ‘why’ at OHU today!
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Generous Vacation Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.
Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( m edical, d ental , v ision ) , 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term D isability options , Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
Tuition Assistance We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tui tion reimbursement. OHU support s educatio n al endeavors .
Professional Development Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.
We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.
Location:
Centralia, IL
Job Id: 1098
# of Openings: 1
Aftercare Specialist The Aftercare Specialist reports to the Transition Aftercare Supervisor. This position consists of a lot of driving. The Aftercare Specialist is responsible for providing six months of follow up services to youth transitioning from a congregate care setting to the community. This includes at a minimum weekly phone calls to the youth, caregiver, and collaterals. It also includes at a minimum one in person visit a month as well as crisis intervention services.
Job Duties Include:
Participates in client staffings and completes necessary documentation and action plan items. Identification of stepdown resources and efforts must be done at admission and reported on during monthly staffings
Facilitates clients transition to next placement and oversees all required interaction, visits and documentation for billing as outlined in the DCFS Residential Discharge Protocol and in alignment with Family First requirements
Works with team to ensure youth receive swift, professional and high quality trauma informed treatment to most quickly move successfully to the next placement
Facilitates intensive aftercare services in next placement and provides support to the client and caregiver
Assists with discharge planning i.e. participating in staffings, making referrals, etc.
Completes a transition plan and review during every monthly staffing while the youth is in care and at every post discharge staffing
Completes a Clinical Staffing Report for every monthly staffing and post-discharge staffings
Provides a minimum of monthly in-person visits with the youth, family or caregiver and weekly phone contact with youth, caregiver, and collaterals
Provides on going clinical assessment of the youth’s stability in the post discharge setting
Conducts consultation between internal agency staff
Collaborates with external community providers
Provides clinical support to staff of the placement resources
Provides support to the youth, their family and/or caregiver
Maintains availability for consultation initiated by the youth, family, or caregiver
Provides transition sessions to youth and family
Implements and modifies the Behavior Support and Crisis Plan
Participates in Child and Family Team meetings
Transports youth and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments. Attends court hearings, case reviews, staffing, and meetings as needed
Participates in On Call duties
Required Skills
1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
2. Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage tight deadlines
3. Ability to function well in a team environment
4. Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
5. Ability to respond promptly to customer (youth, families, contract holder) needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services
6. Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
7. Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective documentation, listening)
8. Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
9. Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
10. Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members
11. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s in Human Service or related field or, minimum of five years of supervised clinical experience
Experience
1-3 years of progressive responsibility related to social services
Other
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
We Invest in You!
Competitive pay and benefits
Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
Generous vacation and PTO plans
Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, Agency paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities on site-based Center Management Teams
A Different Kind Of Employer - One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency-- strong since 1895
Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. One Hope United participates in e Verify.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
#ILPL
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre-employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. Final hiring decisions are contingent on the candidate submitting to a background check satisfactory to One Hope United.
Join Our Team grow your why at ohu We encourage our Hope Members to reflect on the core of their work—their ‘why’. This serves as a symbol, purpose, and commitment to the work we do at OHU. Fulfill your ‘why’ at OHU today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr