Lutheran Social Services of Illinois LSSI is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families and were still a strong viable presence in the State of Illinois continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Parent Peer Specialist. Under the supervision of the Parent Specialist, this specialist works in conjunction with the Parent Specialist to provide immediate engagement with parents to listen empathically to their story, answer questions, and coach and support parent-child contact. Engages parents in Generation PMTO and maintains ongoing parent support.
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Benefits and Perks
LSSI is growing. Come be a part of this rewarding environment and enjoy the knowledge that youre helping make a positive difference in the lives of others as well as these career advantages:
• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary: $15-18 per hour. • Opportunity for advancement. • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes: • Healthcare insurance • Up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year • 11 paid holidays • Sick time • 403b plan • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible hours
The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed
Essential Functions:
Provides immediate engagement with parents to assess and support them in reunifying the family.
Participates in developing an individualized whole family treatment plan in conjunction with FT team, child, and family.
Recruits for organizes and leads Generation PMTO groups ensuring that each parent engages in the groups, learn new skills, and incorporate the practices with their family.
Sets up coaches and supervises when needed ongoing contact and visits between the parent and their children, including but not limited to virtual calls, in-person activities, and regular parenting tasks such as school, medical, and dental.
Organize and lead ongoing support groups.
Complete and submit all required reports tracking information and documentation accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources.
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates degree in human services or a related field preferred.
Certified in Generation PMTO or available to participate in Generation PMTO training and certification.
Real-life experience with the child welfare system and/or parenting experience.
Demonstrated ability to engage parents, including organizing and leading groups both in person and via virtual platforms.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner verbally and written.
Excellent organization, presentation, and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software.
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS, required.
Valid drivers license in good standing for the state of residency required.
Access to reliable transportation required.
Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.