Caritas Family Solutions jobs in Glen Carbon, IL - 11335 jobs

At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate Rehabilitative Services Associate to serve at our Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center in Belleville, IL. This position is perfect for emotionally mature professionals who are strong leaders and have a passion to help children succeed. As an RSA, you'll have an AMAZING support team behind you, and be able to end every workday knowing you made a positive impact in the life of a child! If you're ready to change the world, please apply today!!! At Caritas, we know we're competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees: * 403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match) * Generous Paid Time Off * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage * 12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays * Telehealth Services * Employer Paid Life Insurance * Health Saving Account * Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability * Tuition Assistance Program * Real Work/Life Balance Summary: The Rehabilitative Service Associate, RSA, provides supervision of, and therapeutic programming to, a group of youth and assists them with their daily activities and needs according to individual treatment and behavior intervention plans, within the framework of agency and program policies and procedures. The aim is to assist children with developing the skills needed to manage their mental health conditions so that they can safely transition back into a less restrictive environment, such as returning home or entering a foster home. EEO Classification: Service Worker Status: Non-Exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are completed under the supervision of a QMHP (additional information can be found in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453) and include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * The RSA assists in the provision of trauma-informed and evidence based, therapeutic and rehabilitative services under the supervision of a QMHP. * Operate within the parameters of the agency and program's treatment model. * Listen actively to each child and provide appropriate feedback relating to each presenting problem, providing individual or group counseling based on each situation. * Model appropriate, safe, and prosocial behavior always. * Always engage mindfully with youth when on shift. * Counsel and teach skills to youth in treatment and properly document the same in accordance with insurance/Medicaid requirements. * Address maladaptive youth behavior in accordance with the individual treatment and behavior intervention plans. * Take primary responsibility for deciding on modification and individualization of the treatment process. * Facilitate a therapeutic recreation program for youth in treatment, to include active supervision of youth and participation in youth activities. * Protect residents to ensure physical and emotional safety, to include mandated reporting of any observed or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. * Help coordinate and transport children to and from appointments and activities. * Assist program participants so that they are properly clothed and outfitted, engaging in good hygiene practices, and living in a clean, orderly, and safe environment that promotes calm and good health. * Primary responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of client documentation as required by the State and the program. * Participate in meetings, case reviews, admissions, staffings, and discharges as instructed. * Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and job-related training. * Successfully complete all required initial training within 90 days of hire and participate in a minimum of 24 hours of additional training annually. This includes safety, policy & procedures, trauma informed care, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI.). * Participate in Emergency Safety Interventions, including physical interventions, as required and in accordance with state law and code, as well as agency policy and procedure, and properly document the same prior to the end of the shift. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate skills in the field of services to adults or children, the ability to work within agency structure and accept supervision, and the ability to collaborate constructively with residents and other providers. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The RSA must also have demonstrated ability for competent English composition and verbal skills and qualify for Rehabilitative Services Associate as specified by Illinois Administrative Code. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to write notes and significant event reports that conform to prescribed style and format and within expected timeframes. Must be able to read, write, and speak in standard English. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts of finite mathematics. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: Must be able to use Microsoft office and data entry into database. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Must be able to manage strenuous tasks and physical exertion. Must be able to meet all physical requirements to attend and successfully completed TCI Training and refresher training. Must be able to initiate and/or assist in manual restraint and seclusion of clients. Must be able to successfully demonstrate de-escalation techniques introduced in training. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times loud. Able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. OTHER: Must have vehicle, licensed to drive, and auto insurance to transport clients. Please Be Advised: Research tells us that some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If this sounds like you, we still encourage you to apply! We're committed to building a team with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives-and you might be exactly who we're looking for. Drug Free Workplace: Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained. Salary Description $20.40 hourly