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Student Services Specialists/Long-term Substitute (less than 1 semester) Date Available: Immediately District: Naperville Community Unit School District 203Job Title: Long-term Substitute- Learning Behavior Specialist (Anticipated) FTE: Full-time during long-term assignment Eligible for health/dental insurance benefits: No Salary range: $250 per day Licensure: Requires current IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) Attachment(s): Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS).pdf

A leading health solutions company is seeking a full-time Case Manager in Chicago, IL, to facilitate healthcare outcomes through care coordination and support. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in behavioral health or social services, with a Bachelor's Degree in a human-services field. Responsibilities include evaluating member needs, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role offers a competitive salary range of $21.10 - $44.99 per hour and comprehensive benefits including medical plans and a 401(k) matching plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way - the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters At Nexxen, we care about the well‑being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get‑rich‑quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at ****************** to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed. What You'll Do: As Commercial Counsel at Nexxen, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal support for our company's global business and operations. As an individual contributor within our growing Legal team, your primary focus will be on partnering with internal stakeholders to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of client and vendor agreements. The successful candidate will be a business‑savvy lawyer, who can thoughtfully balance legal risk with business priorities, thrives in close collaboration with legal and cross‑functional partners, and brings a positive, solution‑oriented mindset. If you are a creative problem‑solver who embraces a fast pace and a can‑do attitude, you'll fit right in at Nexxen. Daily Responsibilities Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of vendor and commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS contracts, insertion orders, marketing and technology agreements and more. Support cross‑functional initiatives by developing and refining legal templates, playbooks, and scalable processes. Provide clear and concise strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters while ensuring alignment with the company's risk profile and business objectives. Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Business Development, Product, Engineering and Finance - to resolve contract issues in alignment with Nexxen's standards, balancing legal considerations with practical business‑oriented solutions. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Educate internal teams about legal matters related to the ad tech industry, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection, and contract best practices. Effectively translate legal concepts into clear, concise, actionable guidance for non‑legal stakeholders. Take on a variety of legal projects as needed to support Nexxen's growth and evolving business priorities. Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging legal issues, such as AI regulation and compliance, incorporating relevant terms into contracting strategy. Proactively identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the improvements in workflows and legal operations. What Will I Bring: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant State Bar. 4+ years of experience practicing law in an internationally/nationally‑recognized law firm or in‑house legal department (a mix of law firm and in‑house experience is strongly preferred). Experience in the advertising or ad tech industry, technology transactions, or related fields is strongly preferred. Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts, and to solve for potential legal and business issues without a playbook. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated success in working in a fast‑paced environment, including delivering high‑quality work under tight deadlines. Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely. Willingness to learn new subject matters quickly and drive projects from start to finish. This position is based primarily in our New York City office and will support global business operations. Some travel may be required. This position is currently open to NYC or Chicago metro‑based candidates only. At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don't match this job description perfectly, don't worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact. In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full‑time annual base salary for this role is $120,000 - $165,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. #LI-LG1 #HYBRID For information about how we handle your personal information please view our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview: We are seeking a skilled Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, or LPC to join as a 1099 contractor for a private practice mental health facility. Our team of diverse counselors and social workers specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life-event changes. The clinician will assist clients in nurturing behaviors and modes of thinking that increases their ability to cope and adapt to challenges. Responsibilities: Provide evidence informed counseling/talk therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse Diagnose, treat, and help patients create coping strategies, as well as, counsel, listen, support, and monitor patients for progress Formulate short-term and long-term counseling plans for clients under your care and consult with our Clinical Director and other providers regarding complex clients and regarding prescription medications prescribed by providers Identify clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make referrals to emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities Facilitating group consultations Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet requirements for medical records documentation Work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups to manage and coordinate activities and projects. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Counseling or Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Preferred - Clinical Social Worker accepted Current Illinois Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapy License Must be able to meet and maintain current NBCC and State licensure requirements 2-4 years of experience in outpatient mental health counseling, preferably private practice and with supervisory experience Thorough Recordkeeping Ability Experience using an Electronic Health Record System Non-Judgmental Approach Genuine Interest in People Optimistic Outlook Strong Problem Solving and Organizational Skills

Responsibilities Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope. We are currently seeking a Bilingual Program Therapist Full Time for Riveredge Hospital. Apply online today. The Program Therapist provides the delivery and documentation of age/population specific psychotherapy and social services. This is inclusive of but not limited to providing group, individual, and family therapy, participating in clinical staffings with clinical treatment team, providing case management and discharge planning services as needed, collateral contact with families, schools, and other agencies, providing utilization management services with covering insurance entities, providing crisis management as needed, and documentation of all services provided. Reports to the Director of Social Services. Great Benefits: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Student Loan Repayment Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Reimbursement Qualifications Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology or rehabilitation counseling or combination of Bachelor's Degree and prerequisite experience.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location 680 Lake Shore Drive Job Description General Summary: The Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing community health and engagement initiatives across Chicago. Working closely with internal and external partners, this position will support the identification of health priorities and the development of programs to address. This position will coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and events. Responsibilities will include serving as a contact with community partners, maintaining relationships, supporting communication efforts, facilitating program logistics, assisting in grant applications and reporting and providing administrative and other program coordination functions. Job Functions: Collaborate with internal and external partners, including community leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers and public health practitioners to identify health priorities and develop community health and engagement strategies. Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of community health and engagement initiatives, programs and events within the Magoon Institute under the guidance of senior staff and manager, keeping in mind community priorities, community health strategies and organizational mission. Act as contact for Lurie Children's with community partners, residents and marginalized populations across Chicago neighborhoods, particularly those disproportionately affected by health inequities. Build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, schools, libraries, parks, places of worship, businesses, and service providers. Support coordination of community and city-wide convenings, trainings and workshops as well as assisting with action planning, ensuring diverse representations from various backgrounds and lived experience. Coordinate program logistics, track project expenditures, facilitate meetings and events and maintain project materials and documentation to ensure timely and budget-conscious deliverables. Prepare regular status reports on project progress, outcomes and impact. Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms/space, making copies, preparing meeting supplies, taking notes and compiling key takeaways, decisions and action items. Assist in the development and implementation of communications, marketing and/or social media efforts for specific community health and engagement initiatives and education, including the delivery of presentations to various audiences. Support program evaluation through data collection, gathering participant feedback, and monitoring outputs and outcomes to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact. Assist in facilitating connections between Lurie Children's healthcare providers and community partners to ensure access to health education and resources for children and families. Engage Lurie Children's leaders, employees, physicians, and trainees in community health efforts. Assist in grant and philanthropic applications and reporting to funders, as well as fundraising efforts under the guidance of senior staff, manager and dept leadership. Facilitate trainings, provide support and assist with human resource processes for program assistants, students, interns and volunteers. Attend and contribute to regular check-ins with leadership, managers, staff and collaborators, and attend team and department meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the job. Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health programming or engagement, education, healthcare/public health, administration, or related field required; experience with project coordination preferred. Strong project coordination experience and organizational skills required. Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends, travel throughout Chicago likely. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 software required. Experience with database management and survey software and tools preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiply projects. Ability to collaborate with individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines and build relationships across all levels of the organization. Ability to take initiative, work independently and be self-directed. Commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion, racial justice, evidence-informed policy and practices, data-driven advocacy and community-driven processes. Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Pay Range $59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities Discount purchasing program There's a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: ***********************************

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Full Professor. We seek a nationally recognized scholar whose research focuses on K-12 education in urban communities, with particular attention to the social, economic, cultural, and political contexts that shape educational systems, experiences, and outcomes. We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages rigorously with education policy and practice, advances theoretical and empirical understandings of disparities in educational opportunity and outcomes, and informs interventions or reforms that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of schooling. The successful candidate will have: An established and influential record of scientifically rigorous, externally funded, peer-reviewed research; A portfolio of scholarship that advances knowledge in education in urban settings and speaks to broader social policy concerns; Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship, particularly at the graduate level; A history of professional service and leadership in the field; A commitment to advancing the mission of the Crown Family School through research, teaching, and engagement with policy and practice communities. The Crown Family School builds upon a legacy of more than a century of scholarship, education, and leadership in social work and social welfare, blending a distinctive interdisciplinary tradition with applied problem solving to foster innovative solutions to some of society's most pressing social problems. The School is home to the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, a university-wide center dedicated to applied education research, intervention, innovation, and engagement in K-12 settings. This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Applicants must have a doctorate in education, social work, sociology, psychology, or related social science field. Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary approach to their scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to research that is both methodologically rigorous and socially impactful.

Family Enhancement Worker - CWS Referral Program Location: Joliet, IL Full- Time Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00/hour Schedule: Includes evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays; must be available for crisis response outside normal business hours Reports to: Program Supervisor About Us Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness is dedicated to providing compassionate, community-driven care that empowers families to thrive. Our Child Welfare Services (CWS) Referral Program helps families reduce risk, strengthen functioning, and remain together safely through supportive intervention and community-based services. Position Summary We are seeking a Family Enhancement Worker to provide supportive intervention services to families referred through the CWS Referral Program. This role focuses on connecting families with community resources, building stronger family dynamics, and reducing risk factors through coaching, referrals, and direct support. The Family Enhancement Worker ensures high-quality services in a safe and supportive environment while maintaining cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and strong organizational skills. Key Responsibilities Provide weekly in-person contact with assigned families to assess needs and support goals. Make referrals to community-based services and collaborate with providers, service agencies, and collateral contacts. Maintain consistent communication with families and obtain all necessary consent/release forms. Provide transportation to essential appointments (e.g., medical visits, WIC, community services). Offer parent coaching, household budgeting support, and homemaker-type assistance (e.g., cleaning, daily household routines). Monitor and support healthy parent-child interactions. Respond to family crises as needed, including after-hours situations. Participate in consultation and supervision meetings with the program supervisor. Maintain accurate records and follow all IDCFS rules, confidentiality standards, and program procedures. Attend required trainings and maintain updated knowledge of child development, trauma, mental health, substance use, and family dynamics. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred. Experience providing services to individuals, children, and families required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Familiarity with community resources for families, children, and youth strongly preferred. Knowledge of child/adolescent development, trauma, mental health, substance use, and domestic violence preferred. Experience working with multi-stressed families and culturally diverse populations strongly valued. Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within 3 months of hire. Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, clear driving record, and current auto insurance required. What We're Looking For Dependable and reliable team player who goes the extra mile to achieve program goals. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable with a collaborative mindset. Open to reflective practice and committed to professional growth. Benefits Aunt Martha's offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our employees, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Employer-paid Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Time Off & 11 Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and training opportunities

Family Service WorkerReports to: Site Director Classification: Non-ExemptWork Direction: The Family Service workers receive day-to-day work direction from the Site Director and developmental support from Director of Early Care & Family Services.Basic Function: Family Service Workers in collaboration with center leadership and staff ensure children and families receive comprehensive services according to performance standards.General Responsibilities: Provide supportive services and assistance to improve the social emotional, health, nutritional, and mental health of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic development of children.Administration· Recruit, enroll and obtain appropriate records of children and families to ensure eligibility for full enrollment and waitlists.· Ensure the accurate completion of Child Care Food application during enrollment process according to the USDA food program requirements.· Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for children and families.· Ensure health requirements are met according to program requirements and performance standards.· Perform recordkeeping, including written documentation, data input, scheduled reports, and mandated reporting, in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner in accordance with program requirements.· Ensure regular communication with families regarding screenings, assessments, observations, and surveys in order to provide needed information and referral regarding health, mental health and social services as needed.· Partner with families to identify child and family strength and needs and develop appropriate strategies to meeting those needs through family goals and referrals.· Refer families and children to resources within TUCC and community organization for social service needs as necessary.· Conduct home visits in conjunction with education staff and as social service needs arise.· Attend or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops as directed by supervisor.· Participate in on-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.· Assist teaching staff to meet licensing requirements within the class.· Educate parents on the importance of regular attendance through daily monitoring, parent meetings, absentee follow up, and school readiness activities in accordance with performance standards.· Plan, promote and facilitate Parent Involvement and Family Engagement activities to emphasize a family approach to child development and wellness.· Promote staff awareness on the importance of Parent Involvement in the child development process.· Encourage parent involvement and support parent leadership development and advocacy through volunteering and parent training opportunities.· Promote family wellness by organizing and facilitating Parent Family and Community Engagement opportunities and fatherhood activities.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and Skills· Ability to operate general office equipment· Ability to type 55 wpm or higher· Ability to utilize various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher to produce lengthy error free documents· Ability to read analyze and interpret legal documents· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, funders, regulatory agencies or members of the business community· Ability to write well organized and accurate reports and documents· Ability to speak effectively before groups and staff and present information to management and/or councils and boards of directors· Ability to use basic math skills to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to draw and interpret bar graphs· 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· Ability to travel between locations, partner sites and training facilities.EducationMinimum Bachelors of Arts in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or Related FieldTraining and ExperienceMinimum two years of related experience PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential/non-essential nature and level of work performed by Child Care staff assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Cre

Family Service WorkerReports to: Site Director Classification: Non-ExemptWork Direction: The Family Service workers receive day-to-day work direction from the Site Director and developmental support from Director of Early Care & Family Services.Basic Function: Family Service Workers in collaboration with center leadership and staff ensure children and families receive comprehensive services according to performance standards.General Responsibilities: Provide supportive services and assistance to improve the social emotional, health, nutritional, and mental health of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic development of children.Administration· Recruit, enroll and obtain appropriate records of children and families to ensure eligibility for full enrollment and waitlists.· Ensure the accurate completion of Child Care Food application during enrollment process according to the USDA food program requirements.· Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for children and families.· Ensure health requirements are met according to program requirements and performance standards.· Perform recordkeeping, including written documentation, data input, scheduled reports, and mandated reporting, in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner in accordance with program requirements.· Ensure regular communication with families regarding screenings, assessments, observations, and surveys in order to provide needed information and referral regarding health, mental health and social services as needed.· Partner with families to identify child and family strength and needs and develop appropriate strategies to meeting those needs through family goals and referrals.· Refer families and children to resources within TUCC and community organization for social service needs as necessary.· Conduct home visits in conjunction with education staff and as social service needs arise.· Attend or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops as directed by supervisor.· Participate in on-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.· Assist teaching staff to meet licensing requirements within the class.· Educate parents on the importance of regular attendance through daily monitoring, parent meetings, absentee follow up, and school readiness activities in accordance with performance standards.· Plan, promote and facilitate Parent Involvement and Family Engagement activities to emphasize a family approach to child development and wellness.· Promote staff awareness on the importance of Parent Involvement in the child development process.· Encourage parent involvement and support parent leadership development and advocacy through volunteering and parent training opportunities.· Promote family wellness by organizing and facilitating Parent Family and Community Engagement opportunities and fatherhood activities.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge and Skills· Ability to operate general office equipment· Ability to type 55 wpm or higher· Ability to utilize various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher to produce lengthy error free documents· Ability to read analyze and interpret legal documents· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, funders, regulatory agencies or members of the business community· Ability to write well organized and accurate reports and documents· Ability to speak effectively before groups and staff and present information to management and/or councils and boards of directors· Ability to use basic math skills to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to draw and interpret bar graphs· 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· Ability to travel between locations, partner sites and training facilities.EducationMinimum Bachelors of Arts in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or Related FieldTraining and ExperienceMinimum two years of related experience PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential/non-essential nature and level of work performed by Child Care staff assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, as other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Cre

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person Basic Function: Assumes various regular and /or delegated tasks, operating with a high degree of independent judgment. Maintains files, records, statistics and reports used by child development program. Assists with assuring program meets with requirements from all funding sources. Assists in organization of recruitment activities and frequently makes outside contact on related matters. Reports To: Family Support Director Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of 32 - 34 families assigned for the child development program Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters brought forth to the Head Start Director's office and Child Development Programs Work directly with families daily. Provide Case Management services to families which includes but not limited to assessment of family strengths and needs, goal setting, planning, and providing referrals to community and agency resources. Participate in the Community Assessment and Self-Assessment Process. Maintain tracking and data entry for COPA daily for assigned caseload. Bridge families from Early Head Start to Head Start programs and services. Conduct enrollment/re-enrollment with families and enter into database. Maintain documentation of all site monitoring visits for review and families and children's files. Provide office assistance as needed including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, typing, creating spreadsheets and record keeping. Attend staff meetings and training as directed by supervisor and maintain written meeting minutes. Assist with facilitating the process of gathering monthly and annual program information reports and assure accuracy of the content of such reporting. Be responsible in assisting with facilitating projects such as, but not limited to, Family Engagement Activities. Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs. Adhere to the Agency's policies and procedures at all times, including the Head Start Performance Standards and the Department of Children and Family Services' childcare standards. Maintain professional appearance, conduct and positive relationships with staff, employees, community, visitors and families. Work cooperatively with other agencies, entities and individuals to engender support for the Head Start program. Treat children, parents, fellow employees and the general public with courtesy and respect. Coordinate, develop and implement a system for outreach and publicity for the recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible families. Responsible for assisting with services for family engagement, mental health/disability and nutrition. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements: Position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, General Human Development & Family Studies, Early Childhood or related field. An Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 3 -5 is required. Minimum two years of experience working in a social work, education or child welfare environment is required. Must have a valid driver's license and a licensed and insured vehicle daily. Bilingual preferred Knowledge, Skills and Ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively work with internal staff and external partners. Organizational and time management skills. Experience of working with individuals with disabilities. Computer skills (MS Office- Word and Excel) Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions and standard accepted practices. Mental/Physical Demands: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work may require prolonged concentration using a computer in analyzing and manipulating data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in either an office or classroom environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist. This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person Basic Function: Assumes various regular and /or delegated tasks, operating with a high degree of independent judgment. Maintains files, records, statistics and reports used by child development program. Assists with assuring program meets with requirements from all funding sources. Assists in organization of recruitment activities and frequently makes outside contact on related matters. Reports To: Family Support Director Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of 32 - 34 families assigned for the child development program Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters brought forth to the Head Start Director's office and Child Development Programs Work directly with families daily. Provide Case Management services to families which includes but not limited to assessment of family strengths and needs, goal setting, planning, and providing referrals to community and agency resources. Participate in the Community Assessment and Self-Assessment Process. Maintain tracking and data entry for COPA daily for assigned caseload. Bridge families from Early Head Start to Head Start programs and services. Conduct enrollment/re-enrollment with families and enter into database. Maintain documentation of all site monitoring visits for review and families and children's files. Provide office assistance as needed including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, typing, creating spreadsheets and record keeping. Attend staff meetings and training as directed by supervisor and maintain written meeting minutes. Assist with facilitating the process of gathering monthly and annual program information reports and assure accuracy of the content of such reporting. Be responsible in assisting with facilitating projects such as, but not limited to, Family Engagement Activities. Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs. Adhere to the Agency's policies and procedures at all times, including the Head Start Performance Standards and the Department of Children and Family Services' childcare standards. Maintain professional appearance, conduct and positive relationships with staff, employees, community, visitors and families. Work cooperatively with other agencies, entities and individuals to engender support for the Head Start program. Treat children, parents, fellow employees and the general public with courtesy and respect. Coordinate, develop and implement a system for outreach and publicity for the recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible families. Responsible for assisting with services for family engagement, mental health/disability and nutrition. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements: Position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work, General Human Development & Family Studies, Early Childhood or related field. An Illinois Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 3 -5 is required. Minimum two years of experience working in a social work, education or child welfare environment is required. Must have a valid driver's license and a licensed and insured vehicle daily. Bilingual preferred Knowledge, Skills and Ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively work with internal staff and external partners. Organizational and time management skills. Experience of working with individuals with disabilities. Computer skills (MS Office- Word and Excel) Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions and standard accepted practices. Mental/Physical Demands: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work may require prolonged concentration using a computer in analyzing and manipulating data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in either an office or classroom environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist. This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Do you want to join a private, pediatric-focused therapy clinic that is NOT managed by a large, faceless, distant, metrics-driven corporate employer? Are you looking to join a pediatric therapy clinic that centers itself around its therapists? Is your goal to be working in a multi-disciplinary collaborative therapy environment to that helps children reach their social, emotional, medical, behavioral, physical and mental needs? Do you want to be employed at a pediatric therapy clinic that values work-life balance, and the physical and mental health of its employees? Are you interested in working at a clinic that ensures its therapists have access to the latest science, education, and resources to offer the best service possible? If you answered yes to all these questions, please read about this exciting opportunity at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy! Treehouse is hiring a Child and Family Counselor or Social Worker for our new Mental Health division that will open in March 2022. Treehouse is expanding its scope of services to include Mental Health as a natural extension of our seven existing pediatric Physical, Occupational, Speech, Pelvic Floor, Feeding, Nutrition and ABA therapies. Locally owned and operated, Treehouse opened in February 2012 and currently has a team of over 30clinical professionals in Woodridge and Batavia. We improve the lives of children that are diagnosed with ASD, sensory processing disorders, speech and language disorders, feeding issues, anxiety, depression, behavior issues, incontinence, physical and other neurological conditions. Treehouse believes that that the best way to help children and their families is through hiring outstanding therapists, equip them with the best resources and provide a supportive culture to thrive in. We firmly believe that offering a variety of services in one location is a true benefit for our families. This enables our therapists co-treat, collaborate, and ensure a team treatment approach that provides our clients with consistent, comprehensive levels of care. Bringing a counselor into our team will enable us to serve clients to best of our ability. Our families have expressed a higher level of satisfaction when they are receiving consistent, reliable services under one roof. This reduces their travel time to a variety of clinics, they experience a streamlined billing process, and build a relationship with our clinical and administrative teams. Many of our clients, and subsequently their families, face mental health challenges secondary to primary diagnoses, listed above. We believe that the trust and care we build with our families will naturally extend to the realm of counseling. We are looking forward to providing this support to our clients and their families. When it is appropriate as determined by the counselor and families, we are excited to collaborate and incorporate counselor recommendations into our other therapies. Ideally, families would be able to seek assistance for themselves and their children in individual, family and group therapies. Currently, Treehouse Pediatrics has close to 200 weekly clients for its existing services. Of these families, many seek behavioral and mental health services from a variety of locations. Our therapists consistently refer clients and their families out of our clinic to meet these needs. With our current client base, we feel minimal marketing would be required to build a caseload for a Treehouse Counselor. We are excited to offer this opportunity and are looking forward to welcoming a dedicated new team member with fresh ideas, an expansive vision and enthusiasm for planning for the future! Requirements Qualifications Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Social Worker Pediatric Psychologist New Grads Are Welcome to Apply Responsibilities and Duties Desire to achieve positive outcomes for clients Meet with clients during the day and a few evenings Employment Benefits Flexible schedule - a minimum of 10 hours per week is required Frequent and supportive supervision and collaboration Competitive hourly pay Exposure to a holistic therapeutic approach in a multidisciplinary team A Sign On Bonus of up to $1,000 will be paid for this position depending on hours and experience.

This position is responsible for the Family Engagement portion of the Head Start Program Performance Standards at the school level including (but not limited to) parent partnerships, community partnerships, and the creation and follow-up of family goals. The Family Worker will be responsible for the coordination of family engagement meetings and training as well as working closely with the staff of the Family Hub to bring parents/guardians into our schools and increase their involvement. Additionally, the Family Worker will be responsible for meeting the needs of all diverse learners. This includes paperwork, monitoring of IEPs and IFSPs, data entry, scheduling and facilitating family review meetings. The Family Worker will also be responsible for providing direct and indirect supportive services in medical health, dental health, and social services. This role will also assist the ERSEA Manager with the recruitment of students into our schools and is responsible for the enrollment of eligible children. This position must be available to work some evenings and weekends. This position will support both the Nia Family Center and the Taylor Center for New Experiences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Bachelor's degree in social services or related field (Masters preferred). Hold a Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5. Bilingual in Spanish preferred Experience & Training Requirements: Must have excellent communication and customer service skills Must be able to work with a diverse clientele Must be able to maintain confidentiality Must display strong leadership skills Must be able to share ideas and information effectively Must have the ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment Must be a flexible team player able to adapt to any situations Must be able to serve as an advocate for children and families Ability to read, write and speak in English. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus Ability to use word processing software Availability to work some evenings and weekends The candidate must also have experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desired Outcomes: Ability to meet full enrollment requirements set by program funders including recruitment efforts Increase family engagement participants to meet individual needs Ability to maintain recordkeeping as required by program funders Essential Job Requirements & Duties: Contributes to the development of the agency's child development philosophy and goals  Establishes relationships and trust with all families  Work with families in completing “Family Assessments” and in setting realistic goals. Monitors these goals on an ongoing basis through personal contact (no less than three times per year).  Maintain compliance with family goals, family partnership agreements, diverse learners, and parent engagement activities.  Conduct the recruitment of children and families (including 10% of children identified as diverse learners).  Complete intake and registration of new students.  Enter all case notes into the computer database weekly.   Participate in-home visits and parent/teacher conferences.  Be responsible for Diverse Learner Tracking and oversee the efforts for serving families of children considered diverse learners - including, but not limited to, referrals, observations, required documentation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.  Participate in and track all student transitions.  Assist in planning, participation, assessment and documentation of all Family Engagement Activities and Family Hub activities.  Develop and maintain annual partnerships with community organizations to provide resources and referrals to families to meet identified needs. Attends community events to recruit families and develop community partnerships Assist with maintaining Community Resource Directory.  Meet regularly with Center Directors to collaborate between center needs and family worker resources including the coverage and school events.  Contribute to teams including Center Leadership Teams, Family Worker Teams, and larger teams that span across Chicago Commons.   Follow up (as needed) with Program Information Report (PIR) monitoring.   Other duties as assigned.  Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and read English proficiently. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.  Employment Conditions: This is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the duties as described. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed appropriate. To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click HERE.

Seeking talent near: Chicago IL; Milwaukee,Wisconsin Provide expert field-based patient education and support throughout the treatment journey for the Rett community. Responsible for serving as a dedicated point of contact to Rett families for their on-label, clinical education-related questions about disease state and product education. This role will primarily engage with caregivers and families, healthcare professionals (if and when appropriate), and local communities to help patients progress in their healthcare journey. The Family Support Educator will help patients successfully start and stay on therapy. Primary Responsibilities: Provide disease state, product, and ongoing therapy management education upon request, in consumer friendly language to the Rett community, which may include patients, caregivers, and/or other care team members. Caregiver engagement may take place before, during, and after therapy initiation, through various formats, including in-person, telephonic, and/or virtual interactions. Determine individual needs of patients and caregivers, and serve as an ongoing resource to provide appropriate education and resources accordingly, throughout the various stages of the patient journey. Collaborates with and provides support for the entire assigned territory, which consists of multiple internal cross-functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Patient Access Team, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, and others), and may require coverage of multiple states. Supports and communicates educational opportunities with cross functional partners, as appropriate. Possess expert knowledge and provide insights to internal stakeholders including, but limited to, training leads, marketing partners, advocacy, medical and leadership, in an effort to develop tools and resources to address educational gaps, enhance disease state education, and therapy management strategies to patient families/caregivers. Demonstrate deep knowledge of disease state, product, and Acadia Customer Support Programs, such as Hub-related and Patient Assistance Programs, and ambassador speaker programs, etc. May moderate, lead and present caregiver speaker programs as needed, and attend community events within assigned territory. Provide in-service to physician offices reactively, to educate about the Family Support Educator role, patient support resources provided to caregivers, pre and post enrollment in the program, and foster a dialogue between caregivers and healthcare providers. Identify and execute on opportunities to provide leadership within the Family Support Educator team and with cross functional partners. May provide formal mentorship and/or development opportunities with new Family Support Educator team members, and/or to cross functional colleagues interested in Patient Support Services. Identify training and development opportunities related to Patient Support Services and the broader organization. Ensures that all actions, both internally and externally, working on Acadia's behalf are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and demonstrates Acadia values. Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in life sciences preferred. RN,MSN, MBA is a plus To qualify for Family Support Educator requires 5+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, Patient Access, National Accounts, Specialty Pharmacy. At least 2 years of Patient Support, Education or Leadership experience (Patient Education, Patient Access, and/or Patient Engagement Leadership). To qualify for Senior Family Support Educator requires 7+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, Patient Access, National Accounts, Specialty Pharmacy, with extensive experience and technical expertise associated with Patient Engagement. At least 4 years of Patient Support, Education or Leadership experience (Patient Education, Patient Access, and/or Patient Engagement Leadership). Rare Disease, Product Launch, Advocacy, Medicaid and Medicare expertise strongly preferred with a strong background and understanding of field environment in healthcare industry. Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Must possess: Rare Disease experience strongly preferred Experienced in patient/caregiver education strongly preferred Account Management experience preferred Advocacy experience preferred Strong background and understanding of field environment in healthcare industry Track record of increased responsibilities Strong history of successful cross functional collaboration Demonstrated success in leading without authority Experience working with provider offices such as a physician practice, patient assistance programs, or similar pharmaceutical support program strongly preferred Exemplary interpersonal skills Must display a patient-centric mentality with a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy Empathetic listening skills in order to interact effectively with customers Exceptional organizational and time management skills Understand HIPAA rules and regulations related to patient privacy Must possess strong written and verbal communications as well as presentation skills Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point Ability to manage expenses within allocated budgets Adaptable and open to an environment of change Must be a fast learner, flexible, able to work independently, and able adjust Strong enthusiasm with a drive to succeed within a team Ability to travel up to 70%, depending on territory Employee must be able to meet all additional local, state, and federal vaccination requirements for conducting in-person field coaching days, customer visits, admittance into local Community HCP Offices, as well as for attendance at Medical Congresses and Local Conferences for in person participation and exhibiting. Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions; determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Works on issues of diverse scope which require evaluation of a variety of factors ad an understanding of functional area objectives and trends. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may add to costs and impact the short-term goals of the organization. Physical Requirements: This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs. Position Levels: Family Support Educator: requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, Patient Access, National Accounts, Specialty Pharmacy. At least 2 years of Patient Support, Education or Leadership experience (Patient Education, Patient Access, and/or Patient Engagement Leadership). Sr. Family Support Educator: requires 7+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, Patient Access, National Accounts, Specialty Pharmacy, with extensive experience and technical expertise associated with Patient Engagement. At least 4 years of Patient Support, Education or Leadership experience (Patient Education, Patient Access, and/or Patient Engagement #LI-REMOTE #LI-CA1

Caseworker, Access Services - Full time - 40 hours/week DuPagePads is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a case worker in our Access Services program. In this role, you are responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for clients at DuPagePads' overnight warming site. DuPagePads is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County. Our solution to ending homelessness is housing coupled with supportive services and employment. Be part of the Solution - become a case worker and help clients become self-sufficient. Requirements: Experience working with the homeless population or similar populations; training, certification, or licensure in mental health, substance use, evidence-based practices, a plus; ability to meaningfully engage clients at all hours;provide own transportation; must be able to lift 50 pounds Responsibilities: (to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation): Operates within the DuPagePads Core Values, which supports providing care in accordance with the Trauma Informed Policy and Practices of the Agency. Manages the overnight warming site, ensuring safety for everyone. Provides feedback and direction to security and volunteers. Accepts donations Screens walk in clients and all calls that come into the Access line or in person Completes assessments in Calls Completes background checks Addresses higher level client needs including coordination of care with external providers (hospitals, therapists, jail, substance use disorder clinics), crisis intervention, and safety planning. Acts as client's advocate to facilitate access to resources and services. Performs documentation expectations with client contact, accurate confidential case files, and contractual paperwork. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to client privacy laws. Address the employment needs of our clients by collaborating with the Employment program. Ensures that all clients are regularly staffed including assessing for and addressing each client's individual needs. Classification Status: Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week. Starting pay range from $22-23.00/hr Hiring 6 seasonal positions with the potential to be permanent To apply, please visit dupagepads.org/about/employment-opportunities-dupagepads/ and click the job title to apply online. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer For Full Time positions: We offer a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Job Description Pay $75,000 - $85,000/year with a 10/4 schedule - 10 days on with 4 days off per cycle About Grace Management, Inc. Grace Management, Inc. is a national leader in senior living, managing communities across the country that offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We're proud to foster a people-centered culture rooted in compassion, connection, and service. At Grace, you're more than an employee - you're part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families every day. Why Grace Management? Our tagline says it all: It's not like home. It is home. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members - and we're looking for someone who can help bring that story to life in a bold and innovative way. We believe the quality of our communities starts with the people who support them, which is why we're committed to help nurture a strong sense of belonging and professional growth. Full-time benefits include: PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings. Health/Dental Insurance 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program. Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges Summary of Duties of the Life Enrichment Specialist The Life Enrichment Specialist is a full-time travel position responsible for providing on-site leadership support to Grace Management, Inc. communities by filling open Life Enrichment and Village Program leadership roles on assignment. This position ensures consistency in programming, hospitality excellence, and resident engagement during times of transition, vacancy, or performance improvement. The Specialist will work in collaboration with the Resident Experience team to uphold company standards, mentor Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, and provide training and stabilization support across the portfolio. Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Specialist Serve as an interim Life Enrichment Director or Village Program Life Enrichment Manager during community vacancies, transitions, or leadership changes, ensuring a seamless continuation of engagement programs. Travel to communities nationwide, providing hands-on leadership, training, and mentorship to Life Enrichment teams. Demonstrate full understanding and support of the Grace Management, Inc. mission, policies, and hospitality standards, ensuring consistent compliance and service excellence. Partner with the Vice President of Resident Experience to implement life enrichment initiatives, training programs, and engagement standards. Support the Resident Experience team with facilitation of national training sessions and engagement-focused initiatives. Provide mentoring and onboarding for new Life Enrichment Directors and Village Program Life Enrichment Managers, modeling professionalism and leadership. Deliver virtual and on-site Vibrant Living orientation and ongoing training, ensuring high adoption across all communities. Conduct community visits to observe operations, audit training compliance, assess engagement KPIs, and provide performance coaching. Offer temporary leadership coverage during acquisitions, transitions, or special projects to stabilize programming and maintain a strong engagement culture. Support development of action plans based on resident survey results and follow through on improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-departmentally with Sales and Dining teams to deliver integrated lifestyle experiences. Assist in developing tools, templates, and best practices to enhance the delivery of engagement, hospitality, and life enrichment standards company-wide. Demonstrates support of the Grace Management, Inc. mission (by actions and attitude), policies and procedures, and assures consistent compliance. Support Resident Experience standards for Grace Management, Inc., working directly with corporate and community leaders to optimize department performance. Supports Vice President of Resident Experience in development and implementation of life enrichment initiatives, training plans, and life enrichment standards. Demonstrate exceptional command of the technology necessary to deliver virtual content and engagement on an enterprise scale. Participates in operations team calls to remain updated on company/community information and to provide updates on life enrichment, memory care and hospitality and engagement initiatives in collaboration with the Resident Experience team. Work with the Director of Hospitality and Engagement on the resident survey action planning process and completion of plan initiatives. Participates in interviewing new Life Enrichment Directors, Life Enrichment Coordinators, or Village Program Life Enrichment Managers as requested. Support the onboarding and coaching of Life Enrichment leaders (LEDs, LECs, and VPLEMs) across all levels of care as requested and assigned. Assist with the implementation of quarterly engagement campaigns, holiday programming, and corporate initiatives. Monitor resident engagement KPIs and provide follow-up coaching and support as needed. Assist with the development and refinement of tools, documentation templates, and best practices for resident engagement, hospitality, and life enrichment. Ensure programming culture is maintained and enhanced during times of change. Partner with community and divisional leadership to align expectations during onboarding. Non-Essential Functions of the Life Enrichment Specialist Participates in projects or committees, as assigned. Performs other duties, as requested. Stay informed on industry trends and innovation in engagement and programming Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Human Services, or related field preferred Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent and five years of relevant senior living community management experience or comparable post-high school education which may include vocational or college education; and three years of relevant multi-site senior living community management experience with proven leadership and management skills. Prior experience with Life Enrichment and Hospitality. Ability to travel full time (100%) to support community needs. Valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets the requirements of Grace Management, Inc. insurance carrier. Ability to accomplish goals and tasks by motivating others Ability to read, write and speak English. Excellent computer skills including: Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, internet based and property management programs. Solid ability to interact and build relationships. Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication. Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor. Exceptional grammatical and writing skills, proficient with email process and etiquette. Must have the interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents. Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases. Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds. Adhere to and carry out all Grace Management, Inc. policies and procedures There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

Kaleidoscope Inc., a non-profit child welfare organization located in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking to fill the position of Intact Family Specialist to serve families in our Intact Family program. Founded in 1973, our mission remains to enhance child and family well-being by delivering innovative, individualized care and fostering community connections. Our vision is that all children and youth have the opportunity to enjoy safe and healthy lives nurtured by responsive adults. At Kaleidoscope, we stake our reputation on providing the highest quality child welfare services to children, youth, and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. The work we do is both challenging and rewarding. To accomplish this high level of success, we place the utmost value on our employees and seek to provide them with opportunities for professional growth through supportive supervision, ongoing attachment and trauma-informed clinical training, small caseload ratios, flexible hybrid work schedules, competitive pay, and excellent benefits. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Intact Family Services (IFS) Specialist is responsible for providing a variety of community and home-based case management services to assigned families to promote safety, well-being, and permanency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Position-Specific Demonstrates agency clinical philosophy in all aspects of program activities. Promptly responds to new IFS referrals by participating in the supervisory hand-off and transitional visit within the specified time frame. Develops and documents thorough initial and ongoing assessments of each assigned family. Collaborates with the family team to develop, review, and modify service plans that address assessment needs related to safety, well-being, and permanency. Prepares for and attends school staffings, court hearings, and other meetings regarding the assigned families. In consultation with their supervisor, make recommendations to DCFS and court personnel on services, visitation, and placement. Monitors the safety and well-being of assigned children/youth through face-to-face visits in the home and community, as required. Consults regularly with professionals and family members to ensure quality service coordination and communication. Provides support and information to parents in the safe and nurturing care of children with the goal of providing a stable home that meets the child/youth's needs. Ensures that client case files are complete through completing and/or obtaining required consents for release of information or authorization for treatment and current documentation regarding caregiver treatment/services and child medical, developmental, school, therapeutic, and other services. Documents all admission, ongoing, and closing activities in a timely manner using approved forms/database. Maintains an awareness of community resources appropriate to child, youth, and family needs, and makes proper use of these resources through referral and follow-up. Demonstrates a working knowledge of IFS Program Plan requirements, COA accreditation standard,s and related DCFS and policy and procedures. Completes other duties as assigned by the IFS Team Supervisor. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in social work or a social-service related degree Degree Preferred: Master's degree Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years of social service experience required; Licensure: LCSW or LCPC licensure preferred Information Technology Skills Required: Microsoft Office Proficiency Other Requirements: Must possess or pass CWEL, CANS, CERAP, Intact Specialty exams, and other state of Illinois certifications, as required Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and time management skills. Full-time use of a minimally insured, operating automobile and a valid driver's license. Must pass a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). COVID-19 Notice In accordance with Kaleidoscope's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we require all employees hired as of November 16, 2021, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; clients; visitors; and the community at large. Additionally, all employees are required to practice social distancing and be masked in the office when away from assigned workstations. As such, only fully vaccinated candidates will be considered for employment with Kaleidoscope at this time unless eligible for medical or religious exemption. EEO Statement Kaleidoscope Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Inclusive/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Child Life Services **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) **Shift:** Shift 1 **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (***************************************************** **Pay Range:** $21.61 - $34.04 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. **Summary:** The Child Life Specialist 1 is responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs for infants, children, adolescents and their families. The primary purpose of the program is to provide optimal developmental and psychosocially appropriate care and interventions designed to circumvent the negative psychological impact of hospitalization and illness. The Child Life programs are goal oriented and include infant stimulation, promoting socialization, providing sensory stimulation, developing coping skills, enhancing body image and awareness, increasing self-esteem, facilitating positive adjustment, fostering self-expression, maintaining autonomy, non-pharmacological pain management activities, and providing age-appropriate education about the child's illness and hospitalization. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. **Other information:** **Required Job Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or Psychology. - Current professional Child Life certification or eligible to sit for the exam at time of hire; must pass exam within six months of hire. - Able to maintain confidentiality patient privacy. **Physical Demands:** - Able to lift and carry 25 lbs **Responsibilities:** 1. Assesses all infants, children, and adolescents within 48 hours of admission to a pediatric unit or receipt of a referral for patients up to 17 years old on adult units. 2. Observes, records, and reports relevant information relating to the patient as it pertains to Child Life, and works in collaboration with the family and health care team regarding the care of the patient. 3. Determines developmental, emotional, medical and familial status of patient and develops treatment goals that address emotional and developmental needs. 4. Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic intervention program for children and families. Documents in clinical record. Incorporates the Rush values of care in the delivery of patient care. 5. Prepares children, youth, and families for medical and surgical procedures, both cognitively and emotionally, through play, demonstration and/or dialogue. 6. Provides emotional support during procedures by accompanying children to the Operating Room or treatment area and remaining present during procedures to provide coaching and support. 7. Provides infant stimulation, play, and other activities that foster continued growth and development. 8. Designs and creates teaching tools that are developmentally and situationally appropriate for individual patient needs. 9. Coordinates and conducts formal and informal support programs for patients and families, including education programs. 10. Counsels individual patients and families to help them cope with the negative effects of illness and hospitalization, including bereavement. 11. Attends patient care conferences. Participates with multidisciplinary health care team in the development and implementation of specific patient management plans. 12. Advocates for the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients throughout the medical center. 13. Serves as liaison between hospital and participating schools/programs. 14. Provides orientation and ongoing Coordinates special events and programs with outside agencies as well as Community Affairs, Philanthropy and other medical center departments. 15. Identifies environmental safety hazards for children and develops corresponding preventive/protective measures. Participates in Child Life QI activities and completes departmental reports as assigned. 16. Selects, purchases, and maintains an inventory of therapeutic, educational and recreational books, toys, games, videos, electronic equipment, and other supplies as indicated. Keeps expenses within limits established by annual operating budget. 17. Accepts responsibility for development and professional practice. Participates in activities which further develop professional growth such as in-service attendance, professional organization membership, and continuing education programs. 18. Maintains professional certification 19. Other relevant duties as required. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. **Position** Child Life Specialist 1- ED/clinical support/float **Location** US:IL:Chicago **Req ID** 24051