The Counselor is responsible for the provision of client services to Shelter, Inc. clients. In general, these include the provision of clinical services to youth and their families and other duties in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services’ (DCFS) rules and regulations. This position operates under the direction and supervision the Clinical Director. SPECIFIC DUTIES Responsible for all therapeutic needs for clients within various departments at Shelter, Inc. This could be youth in foster care, emergency …
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The Emergency Foster Care Wraparound Services Case Worker works within our Emergency Foster Care program to deliver collaborative planning, obtain treatment and support services, and manage resources that both the child and foster family need while a child is placed within an emergency foster care home. This position will report to the Supervisor of Emergency Foster Care who reports to the Director of Foster Care. SPECIFIC DUTIES Assess the needs of the youth and family within an emergency foster care …
The Residential Supervisor reports to the Residential Director and plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations and quality of services in the Transitional Living Program, Emergency Shelters, and Youth Experiencing Homelessness programs. The position involves providing leadership to staff, ensuring program compliance, and contributing to the overall success of residential programs. SPECIFIC DUTIES Directly supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the Transitional Living Program, Emergency Shelters, and Youth Experiencing Homelessness program. Ensures the quality of services in …
The Caseworker provides time-limited case management for youth that are most at risk of entering the shelter system or have recently become homeless. The case manager is responsible for outreach to those experiencing homelessness, connecting them with community resources, case coordination, and other supportive services in the community. This position operates under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director. SPECIFIC DUTIES Assesses youth for homelessness risk and provides diversion, family mediation, housing counseling and search, financial management assistance, and …