Behavioral Specialist

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Position: Behavioral Specialist

Location: Lisle, IL

Job Id: 211

# of Openings: 0

Lutheran Child and Family Services of IL

Effective Date: March 1, 2024

NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Behavioral Specialist

Exempt/Non-exempt: NON-EXEMPT

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager Cornerstone

Salary Range: $19.40 - $21.40

Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS’ Full-Time Employee Benefits.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for supervising residents throughout the home, engaging them in social and recreational activities to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Utilize trauma informed frameworks, harm reduction practices and restorative conversations when interacting with residents.
• Safely transport youth to appointments, school and activities as required.
• Implement weekly psychoeducational and life skills curriculum and recreational groups. Provide accurate and timely documentation and maintain records as prescribed by program.
• Provide a nurturing environment conducive to emotional growth, holding youth accountable and implement behavioral management system.
• Assist with medication management and documenting as required.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance, food purchase, food preparation and household supplies.
• Ensure all communication is appropriate for the environment. Work cooperatively with staff, community groups, DCFS and placing agencies.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of trauma informed principles. Attend and participate in staff meetings and complete required professional development in timely manner.
• Accountable for proper usage and recording of all agency and client funds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in trauma-informed frameworks and practices for creating a safe environment.
• Skilled in implementing positive behavior strategies for youth development.
• Experienced in developing tailored psychoeducational programs.
• Proficient in de-escalation techniques and crisis response protocols.
• Knowledgeable in safe administration and handling of medications.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Accurate and confidential documentation of resident progress and incidents.
• Competent in providing safe transport and assisting with household tasks.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred. Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred. Experience in youth care or residential settings is a plus. Additional training in trauma-informed care and behavioral management is desirable.

Physical Demands and Other Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment, including a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.

Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making:

Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others, behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community, promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.

Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program execution and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing, regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.

Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents, staff, interns, volunteers, and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.

Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies, in a timely manner, the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste.

Other Responsibilities: All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

360 Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of color and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are highly encouraged to apply. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statues.