Job description

What Can Spero Do For You?

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Work/Life Balance
Faith Based Organization
4% Company Match 401K
$25,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
Faith Friendly Organization

*Spero is a qualified employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.*

Job Purpose: Work with youth and their families to address mental health/trauma related issues with the goal of resolving family system issues and reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Primary Duties:

• Assist families and their team in identifying, recruiting and engaging natural supports to develop a child and family team
• Consult with the probation officer and child and family team as identified by the family
• Attend child and family team meetings for updates and further planning
• Assist teams in identifying strengths and needs and establishing goals
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of individualized plans
• Define a safety plan to address behavioral escalations if needed
• Assist the family in preparing a meeting outline/agenda with the family; goals, child/family strengths, concerns, barriers to reaching goals, etc.
• Provide monthly progress reports to probation which outlines level of engagement and progress made by the family.
• Provide individual counseling to the youth using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Provide Family Therapy using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Provide training to the parents using the Triple P curriculum
• Ensure all required confidentiality and other compliance documents are current
• Educate families, providers and the community regarding the In-Home Intense Program
• Complete all required documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Licensing Requirements:

• Minimum: Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work or other Human Services field
• Desired: Previous case management experience in social services and/or child welfare. Previous individual/family therapy experience
• Miscellaneous: Pass all pre-employment drug screens, background clearances, and maintain driving clearances. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families including some evenings and occasional weekend hours. Required to work in clients’ homes and community settings. Required travel to sites throughout identified service area
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, organized, detail oriented, basic computer skills, excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, IL 62864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum salary requirement?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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