Mercy Home for
Boys & Girls job listings
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, a youth-care agency that is 97% privately funded, was established in 1887. Mercy Home’s primary mission is to provide out-of-home residential care for hurting children in serious need of help and healing. Our milieu therapy treatment team provides focus, direction and hope to adolescents between the ages of 11 and 20. Our children come to us from various referral sources, including schools, churches, donors, DCFS and friends of Mercy Home and the children themselves. In addition to the 120 youth living in one of the 14 residential programs, Mercy Home also supports a community based mentoring program, the Friends First program. The volunteer program matches a trained adult mentor with an at-risk child to serve as a role model, friend and confidant.
Supervisor- Youth Care
Mercy Home is currently seeking a Supervisor- Youth Care. The
supervisor insures that the Youth Care Workers are actively involved in the
implementation of the youths' individual treatment plan and his/her educational
and employment goals. The supervisor monitors all Program communication and
provides supervision for staff, youth and space (milieu/grounds), to provide for
adequate 24-hour coverage of Program. The Supervisor typically will work a few
evenings a week but must be flexible with schedule to accommodate program
needs.
Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, child care, special education, or related field, with course work in areas pertinent to child care, and/or comparable experience.
· Ability to manage and supervise people.
· Ability to work a minimum of three nights per week, until at least 9:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m., depending on the needs of the specific program.
· Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model.
· Experience in residential treatment.
· A valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the Department of Children and Family Services.
· Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
· Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
· Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and professional journals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
· Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.
Youth Care Worker
A Youth Care Worker acts as an advocate, educator, coach and role model for the residents. Each Youth Care Worker leads 3 or 4 youth individually and assists the youth in following his/her educational and employment plans as well as the treatment plan. The Youth Care Worker builds a therapeutic relationship with the youth and provides leadership in the provision of a healthy living environment and consistent and supportive supervision of youth’s life space.
Full and Part time positions available. The Youth Care Worker typically works 3pm-11 and will work weekends.
Qualifications:
· At least 21 years of age.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
· At least two years experience working with youth.
· A valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the department of Children and Family Services.
· Regular and predictable attendance.
· Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
· Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
· Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.
Part Time Overnight Youth Care Worker
We seek an Overnight Youth Care Worker to supervise and insure the safety of the milieu during the night when Youth are sleeping. The Overnight Youth Care Worker also acts as an advocate, educator, coach and role model for the residents of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls when the Youth are awake. The Overnight Youth Care Worker must remain awake during the evening hours.
Qualifications:
·
At least 21 years of age.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
· Ability to stay awake during hours of rest for the Youth.
· At least two years experience working with youth.
· A valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the Department of Children and Family Services.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
· Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
· Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and with proper training, be able to physically restrain youth.
Schedule:
Friday 10:30 pm-7:30am; Saturday 10:30 pm-7:30am; Sunday 10:30 pm-8:00am
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Mercy Home for
Boys & Girls,
Human Resources Department
1140 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 312-738-9981
-Mercy
Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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