Employment Opportunities for June 2008

• Program Coordinator – Park Ridge, IL

Provide administration support and coordinate services in a residential treatment setting serving a SED population ages 12 to 19.  Use your leadership and keen clinical/decision making skills to direct a diverse service team in areas of case management and direct services.   All applicants must have a BA Degree with five or more years of relevant experience in Child Welfare.  Experience preferably in a Residential setting.  All applicants must have case management experience with two or more years of prior supervisory experience.  A MS preferred.  All applicants must have a working car with a valid IL DL and auto insurance is required.

• Residential Youth Counselors – Park Ridge, Illinois 

Here’s an opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives.  As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will provide care and oversee the welfare, safety and security of teens living in a residential setting, including observing and providing corrective measures, reinforcing positive behaviors, teaching life skills and mentoring adolescents.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Services field from an accredited college or university is preferred.  All applicants must have high school diploma or GED.  Applicants must have experience working with teens and youth with developmental and behavioral issues.  A valid driver’s license, working automobile and current auto insurance are required; you will often transport your children to exciting activities throughout the local area.  The kids will look up to you and learn from the positive example you set.  All applicants must have a valid Illinois Driver License and full coverage auto insurance is required.

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

The Youth Campus has a terrific part-time opportunity available at its residential facility in Park Ridge, IL. We are looking for someone energetic, passionate about children and enjoys begin active and demonstrating their athletic prowess; Does that describe you? Then you should consider joining our staff as our part time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring individual who is full of energy, athletic, patient, empathetic, flexible and enjoys working with adolescent boys and girls. You will assist with the coordination of sporting activities, organize several recreation programs for our clients and plan special events. The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant will play a critical role in the physical development of our clients, and you will report frequently to DCFS and Medicaid, regarding their progress.   Must have experience in Therapeutic Recreation in a residential setting.   Applicants must have a B.A. Degree in Physical Education or related field with two years experience working in Social Services. Knowledge of child and adolescent development and valid driver's license and auto insurance required. Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends also required.

• Special Needs Registered Nurse

Provide training to foster parent(s) and staff on medical/preventative treatment issues pertinent to MCP children and families.  Schedule home visits based on client’s medical needs at least quarterly to:  Perform basic physical assessments of child (i.e. vital signs, visual and tactile assessment).  Ascertain what medications are given, including prescription and non-prescription.  Assess compliance with medical recommendations.  Assess foster parent(s) knowledge of medication (i.e. names, dosage, frequency, purpose and side effects).  Review and provide oral and written information and instructions to foster parent(s).  Review complete health workers form, health passport and medical examination form to ensure that immunizations and other routine medical care is current and documented.  Document home visit and physical assessment via narrative charting and completion of body chart.  Follow-up with physicians regarding pending status reports and anticipated surgeries and/or therapies.   Facilitate the provision of medical services for new admissions.  Review medication logs to assure documentation of medications by foster parent(s).  Document contact with foster parent(s), clients, physicians and other medical providers according to department and program procedures.  Review client files on a quarterly basis for complete medical documentation and consent forms.  Participate in team meetings including intake and discharge meetings and treatment team for purposes of case planning and provision of services.  Act as a resource to staff in clarifying medical situations and treatment needs.  Identify clients for psychiatric review according to Agency and DCFS policies. Potential candidates must have a valid IL DL & insurance.  RN License required, BSN or MSN Preferred.

Employment Opportunities for May 2008

• Program Coordinator – Park Ridge, IL

Provide administration support and coordinate services in a residential treatment setting serving a SED population ages 12 to 19.  Use your leadership and keen clinical/decision making skills to direct a diverse service team in areas of case management and direct services.   All applicants must have a BA Degree with five or more years of relevant experience in Child Welfare.  Experience preferably in a Residential setting.  All applicants must have case management experience with two or more years of prior supervisory experience.  A MS preferred.  All applicants must have a working car with a valid IL DL and auto insurance is required.

• Residential Youth Counselors – Park Ridge, Illinois 

Here’s an opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives.  As a Residential Youth Counselor, you will provide care and oversee the welfare, safety and security of teens living in a residential setting, including observing and providing corrective measures, reinforcing positive behaviors, teaching life skills and mentoring adolescents.

Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Services field from an accredited college or university is preferred.  All applicants must have high school diploma or GED.  Applicants must have experience working with teens and youth with developmental and behavioral issues.  A valid driver’s license, working automobile and current auto insurance are required; you will often transport your children to exciting activities throughout the local area.  The kids will look up to you and learn from the positive example you set.  All applicants must have a valid Illinois Driver License and full coverage auto insurance is required.

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

The Youth Campus has a terrific part-time opportunity available at its residential facility in Park Ridge, IL. We are looking for someone energetic, passionate about children and enjoys begin active and demonstrating their athletic prowess; Does that describe you? Then you should consider joining our staff as our part time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring individual who is full of energy, athletic, patient, empathetic, flexible and enjoys working with adolescent boys and girls. You will assist with the coordination of sporting activities, organize several recreation programs for our clients and plan special events. The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant will play a critical role in the physical development of our clients, and you will report frequently to DCFS and Medicaid, regarding their progress.   Must have experience in Therapeutic Recreation in a residential setting.   Applicants must have a B.A. Degree in Physical Education or related field with two years experience working in Social Services. Knowledge of child and adolescent development and valid driver's license and auto insurance required. Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends also required.

• Special Needs Registered Nurse

Provide training to foster parent(s) and staff on medical/preventative treatment issues pertinent to MCP children and families.  Schedule home visits based on client’s medical needs at least quarterly to:  Perform basic physical assessments of child (i.e. vital signs, visual and tactile assessment).  Ascertain what medications are given, including prescription and non-prescription.  Assess compliance with medical recommendations.  Assess foster parent(s) knowledge of medication (i.e. names, dosage, frequency, purpose and side effects).  Review and provide oral and written information and instructions to foster parent(s).  Review complete health workers form, health passport and medical examination form to ensure that immunizations and other routine medical care is current and documented.  Document home visit and physical assessment via narrative charting and completion of body chart.  Follow-up with physicians regarding pending status reports and anticipated surgeries and/or therapies.   Facilitate the provision of medical services for new admissions.  Review medication logs to assure documentation of medications by foster parent(s).  Document contact with foster parent(s), clients, physicians and other medical providers according to department and program procedures.  Review client files on a quarterly basis for complete medical documentation and consent forms.  Participate in team meetings including intake and discharge meetings and treatment team for purposes of case planning and provision of services.  Act as a resource to staff in clarifying medical situations and treatment needs.  Identify clients for psychiatric review according to Agency and DCFS policies. Potential candidates must have a valid IL DL & insurance.  RN License required, BSN or MSN Preferred.