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Perks of Working at CYFS :
Paid Time Off :
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
- 8 Paid Sick Days
- 5 Paid Personal / Wellness Days
- 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Financial Incentives :
Employee Referral ProgramEducational Assistance :
Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employerTuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their educationEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their familyImmediate community referrals to licensed counselors24 / 7 call lineTax consultation / financial resourcesDiscounted legal services and mediation servicesHealth and Wellness resourcesUse of agency vehicles and / or mileage reimbursement
"Dress for your day" dress code
Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Salary :
Starting at $25.00 an hour (Non-exempt)
About the Position :
To develop, implement, evaluate and improve services provided by the residential program. Working closely with youth, families, outside service providers, GAH staff and leadership to ensure quality care and effective operations.
A Typical Day as an Assistant Unit / Activities Manager :
Assist in supporting Residential Counselors. Be present on the unit during shift work and when increased staffing is required.Therapeutic Milieu Maintenance -Assist in maintaining a therapeutic environment aligned with the program philosophy. Demonstrate appropriate, trauma-informed interactions with youth including the Think Trauma Model. Implement and model all training learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).Deliver direct therapeutic support to youth in both individual and group settings, targeting emotional regulation, pro-social behavior, and functional daily living skills. Facilitate interventions that meet Medicaid / Medi-Cal Youth Care billing standards and ensure a minimum of two hours per day of billable service through documented, goal-aligned activities.Assist Unit Manager in development and review of residential counselor documentation. Encourage and monitor compliance with documentation including the consistent use of structured record-keeping systems such as shift logs, medication logs, SER's and Medicaid documentation.Interact with all multidisciplinary team members of the residential facility and assist in outlining, reviewing, and clarifying youth and family participation in the residential aspects of the program. Act as a member of the youth's team by providing input to the case manager and therapist to help assist in development of individualized treatment plans.Participate in youth's treatment planning such as; clinical staffing's, IEP meetings, and other school staffing's as requestedInteract / direct youth to help them learn to manage their emotions and social interactions. Identify and implement daily living groups that will help build and grow our youth's skill sets.Share on-call rotation duties as assigned.Crisis Intervention & Emergency Support help provide in person presence and support during emergencies and assist in coordinating crisis interventions.Provide coordination, planning, and participation in youth activities and events on the unit and in the communityDoes the Following Apply to You?
Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work, Human Service, or related field (Required)Residential Setting Experience (Preferred)Additional Qualifications :
Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprintingMust be at least 21 years of ageObtain an insured vehicleAt least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's licenseSuccessful completion of DCFS Foundations Training to obtain Child Welfare LicensureAdditional Benefits :
Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSADental and Vision Insurance401k plan with 4% employer matchEmployer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care PlanAbout The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) :
(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.
Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.