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Job Description About Lawrence Hall Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to youth, families, and neighborhoods affected by lasting trauma. We foster healing and growth through empowerment, respect, safety, and teamwork. Our Transitional and Independent Living Program empowers young adults ages 18 to 21 to successfully transition into adulthood by providing essential life skills that support independent living. In Transitional Living, youth live in shared residences and learn budgeting, employment, career planning, and apartment upkeep. In Independent Living, youth manage their own housing, utilities, and continue skill-building toward full independence. About the Role As a Life Skills Educator in our Transitional and Independent Living (TIL/IL) programs, you'll help youth aged 17½–21 gain essential life skills to successfully transition into adulthood. You will teach independent living, self-care, time management, and social skills, while fostering a supportive, affirming environment. Key Responsibilities • Instruct youth in home management: cleaning, nutrition, shopping, meal planning, and cooking, • Support self-care: grooming, dress, social skills, and personal confidence, • Teach time management and daily routines, • Transport youth to community resources, schools, and appointments, • Participate in staffing, treatment planning, and continuous quality improvement activities, • Maintain accurate documentation of behaviors and progress, • Model trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches, • Minimum 25 years old, • Bachelor's degree preferred, or High School diploma + 5 years related experience, • At least 1 year working with older youth in child welfare or residential settings, • Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to pass background checks Weekend, holiday, and flexible hours are required to cover site needs. Physical requirements include the ability to walk stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, assist with client moves and interventions, and observe youth attentively. Compensation and Benefits • Hourly rate: $19.62 - $22.00/hour, based on experience, • 17–25 days PTO + 9 paid holidays Submit your application here. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Following job offer acceptance, all new hires are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Individuals who have lived outside of Illinois may also be subject to out-of-state checks, which can take up to eight weeks to process. While these checks are pending, candidates should continue completing all other pre-boarding requirements. Employment may begin once all pre-boarding steps are complete and DCFS clearance has been received.

Job Description WHO WE ARE: Annually serving over 1,400 youth and families, Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicago's youth, families, and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center, Therapeutic Day School, Creative Therapies, Foster Care, Transitional/Independent Living Program, Workforce Development, and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based, but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicago's communities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or designated supervisor, the Older Adolescent Program (OAP) Therapist carries a caseload which includes youth in care aged 17-21 years old. The therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy services, including placement stabilization services, community based interventions, and in-home treatment. Due to the community based nature of the work, transportation of youth in agency or personal vehicles may be required. Treatment may also aim to help youth in care with the identification, development, and restoration of family and support networks. Treatment is trauma-focused, with common clinical concerns including treatment of trauma symptoms, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and reluctance/resistance to treatment. The therapist will also be involved with developing trainings and conducting consultation services with OAP employees to provide support & stabilization for the sites at which the youth reside. This position requires effective verbal communication with team members, community resources and young people/families, as well as ability to provide ongoing required written documentation. Therapist must have effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values: Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical crisis intervention skills and techniques with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (21) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Therapist must also maintain flexibility to adjust work schedules according to needs of the program. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Carries a selected caseload of older adolescent youth in care (age 17-21), • Rotates and travels across the Chicagoland area between Older Adolescent Program TLP and ILO sites to provide services, • Facilitate individual, group and family treatment modalities, • Formulates and frequently reviews treatment plans with supervisor, • Administers ongoing screening tools to assess the functioning, needs, and progress of the youth, • Prepare required clinical documentation such as Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, and Quarterly Progress Reports, • Implements an intentional trauma-focused treatment process that incorporates attachment theory, cognitive behavioral approaches, and strengths/skills based interventions, • Takes leadership in the planning and facilitation of clinical trainings for OAP team, • Works closely with other team members to meet the needs of youth in care, through participation in site team meetings, youth staffing meetings, and site supervisor meetings, • Provides support and teaches OAP team methods for managing clinical and crisis issues, • Assists youth and employees to help create safety plans, and helps to initiate clinical consultation and services that aim to stabilize the youth's placement to reduce crisis and placement disruption, • Attends agency seminars and trainings to increase professional knowledge and skills, • Liaison to DCFS or other agency (courts, school districts, hospitals, SASS, outside treatment providers, etc.), to communicate concerns, goals, progress, and treatment accomplishments, • On call / afterhours response to clinical crisis situations when they arise, • Determines with the team, needs for adjunctive community programs (schools, recreation, jobs, vocational opportunities, medical, etc.), • Locates and evaluates resources as needed; works closely with case management team to facilitate referrals for supportive services, • Liaison/facilitator in community, police and neighborhood situations, • Participates in psychotropic medication reviews, • Documents all provided services as required by agency policy, • Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect, • Understand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences, • Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment, • Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve month period, • Ability to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery, • Maintains electronic calendar to provide accounting for daily activities and provides permissions for viewing to the appropriate individuals, • Performs the above tasks under close weekly support, supervision, training, and direction of the clinical services manager or designated supervisor, • Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to communicate effectively via email, • Maintain a professional standard when representing the agency or young people, • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's or Doctorate degree in Social Work or related Human Service field with LSW or LPC upon hire., • LCSW or LCPC required upon eligibility., • Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred, • Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development/strength based approach preferred, • Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance, • Valid Illinois Driver's license, • No history of child abuse or neglect, • Ability to pass background and drug screen Benefits and Perks that Support You • Time Off Benefits (PTO): Employees receive an average of 17-25 days of PTO, including vacation, paid leave, and sick time, in addition to 9 paid holidays., • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and child dependents., • Wellness Reimbursement: Employees can receive up to $20 per month towards wellness-related subscriptions/memberships., • Retirement Savings: Our 401(k) plan includes a 100% employer match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service., • Supplemental Insurance: Coverage options include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability for employees and their families., • Life & AD&D Insurance: Full-time employees receive term life insurance equal to twice their salary at no cost., • Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax options are available to help cover parking and transit expenses., • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free and confidential resource providing support for personal and work-related challenges., • Employee Referral Program: Employees can earn up to $1,500 for referring successful candidates. This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt. Following job offer acceptance, all new hires are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Individuals who have lived outside of Illinois may also be subject to out-of-state checks, which can take up to eight weeks to process. While these checks are pending, candidates should continue completing all other pre-boarding requirements. Employment may begin once all pre-boarding steps are complete and DCFS clearance has been received.

Job DescriptionDescription: Responsibilities The residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured. The opening is for a child care worker to facilitate group activities for our youth. Role includes: enhancing clients’ daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided. Requirements: Minimum Requirements The Candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor’s degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 2 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver’s license (preferred). In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA.

Job DescriptionDescription: Responsibilities The residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured. The opening is for a child care worker to facilitate group activities for our youth. Role includes: enhancing clients’ daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided. Requirements: Minimum Requirements The Candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor’s degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 2 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver’s license (preferred). In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA.

Job DescriptionDescription: Responsibilities The residential program at LYDIA services youth ages 6-17; many of whom are involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The youth reside at LYDIA and are provided a structured living environment in addition to treatment that focuses on skill-building, regulation, and the trauma/neglect they endured. The opening is for a child care worker to facilitate group activities for our youth. Role includes: enhancing clients’ daily living skills; monitoring clients at all times to ensure safety; participation in training; assisting clients in growing emotionally and socially through informal counseling and facilitating skill-building groups; encouraging clients in education by monitoring and assisting with homework, teacher communication, school behavior, and special school activities; planning, supervising, and participating with clients in recreational activities; documenting mental health services provided. Requirements: Minimum Requirements The Candidate must be at least 21 years old and must have either a Bachelor’s degree in human services, a Bachelors in any field with 2 year supervised human services experience or 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services, valid Illinois driver’s license (preferred). In addition, the candidate must have experience with at-risk/challenging youth; open to supervision and able to work as part of a team; role model appropriately; nurture, teach, and structure the daily living setting; and willing to support the mission of LYDIA.