LifeSet Specialist in Fairview Heights, Illinois at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Set Specialist is responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people 17.5-21 who are transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood, specifically obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining

employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement. Works to establish/re-establish meaningful relationships with parents, siblings or other significant adults; as appropriate, coordinates family contact. Assures that all service requirements of the DCFS are complied with, including service plans, sibling visitation and court hearings; manages all aspects of

discharge planning in coordination with the rest of the Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIEs

• The Life Set Specialist provides individual services to 6-8 young adults in the home and community setting to assist the young adult with transition to adulthood, meeting a minimum of one time per week face to face with the young person and providing additional support via phone, text, or in person as needed. When indicated, a Life Set Specialist may see a young person daily to ensure safety and stability.
• Additionally, the Life Set Specialist is directly responsible for all interventions associated with a specific young adult and their family. This includes case management and collaboration with external key stakeholders and referral sources, such as probation, child welfare workers, therapists, etc.
• The specialist conducts ongoing assessment of the young person’s needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective and develops service plans on a monthly basis.
• The specialist also documents all service contacts with the young adult within the timelines required by the organization
• The specialist is expected to attend all meetings related to the young adult and/or family with the purpose of gathering information specific to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the young adult’s long term stability. Hoyleton offers 24/7 on call to meet young person’s needs after hours and on weekends and holidays. The specialist is included in an on call rotation based on current program expectations.
• In addition, the specialist is expected to attend and actively participate in individual and team supervision sessions and trainings and to follow up and/or implement feedback and recommendations received from the team supervisor, program director, and clinical consultant.
• The specialist is expected to adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Develops service plans as required by the Department of Children and Family Services; attends Administrative Case Reviews, court hearings, IEP meetings and other reviews and staffing's, as required.
• Conducts detailed review of youth’s case record to identify parents, siblings, foster parents and other significant adults from the child’s present and past. Conducts assessments of their capacity and willingness to become or remain a resource to the youth. Establishes a visiting plan and coordinates its implementation.
• Completes and maintains case records in accordance with DCFS requirements, including face to-face contact, phone contact, and collateral contacts.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and/or experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a driver's license in good standing, provide proof of insurance, and a reliable mean of transportation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent and verbal skills
• Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain proof of automobile insurance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in field of social work, psychology, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social services with two years related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
• Licensure by DCFS or eligible for licensing.

CARE & TCI

Hoyleton has adopted the CARE (Children and Residential Experience), developed by Cornell University, to guide our culture and practice. CARE is grounded in six core principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed.

Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire. Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention). Employees must:

• Pass the written test annually
• Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)

Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI principles drive company culture and are essential to job performance.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits including: voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members for additional support
• Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
• BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts