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Trinity Services Inc.

Behavioral Support Worker

Trinity Services Inc., Joliet, Illinois, United States, 60432

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Salary: $23.57

Location: Joliet, IL

Reports To Program Director

Network or Department Network 9

Position Overview Under the direction and supervision of the program director, the Behavioral Support Worker will provide in‑home interventions designed to stabilize youth and empower caregivers. The worker will support youth in developing social and daily living skills, managing behaviors, and improving overall emotional regulation. By coaching and educating both youth and their caregivers on de‑escalation techniques, social‑emotional learning, and typical child development, the worker will assist in practicing skills, serve as a role‑play partner, and highlight the youth’s strengths to ensure they gain confidence and competence in their interactions.

Essential Functions

Assisting the youth with developing positive social skills with other children and adults

Assisting the youth with building positive, healthy relationships

Providing the youth with positive reinforcement to build confidence

Providing services face to face, via phone, office, home, or community setting

Providing support and psychoeducation for parents/caregivers

Educating, modeling, and motivating the youth to increase their involvement with others in their community

Focusing on a strengths‑based approach

Identifying and providing information about the child’s needs and strengths

Identification and building of natural supports

Setting goals, designing and implementing and evaluating outcomes of programs

Supports the youth and family during times of crisis

Works closely with a multidisciplinary team

Responsible for the timely submission of Medicaid mental health billing

Participates in weekly team meetings

Traveling from various locations within the community to provide the family and youth with supports

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and experience with diverse populations

Strongly self‑motivated

Strong communication skills

Teaching skills, non‑judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills

Ability and knowledge of basic computer programs for service documentation and report writing

Physical Demands

Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Operate motor vehicles

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop, kneel to install computer equipment

Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of Illinois

Attend initial and ongoing required training (provided on site)

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Potential Year‑End Bonus

Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)

Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Classification Exempt

Disclaimer Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Statement Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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