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Employment Opportunities
Postings updated as of July 2, 2009. For complete information we encourage interested parties to contact Association House of Chicago's Human Resources Department.
To apply, please send your resume in a Word document format via e-mail to jgarcia@associationhouse.org
- Child Care Worker I – La Casita Group Home (Part-time Overnight, Thursday-Saturday)
Supervises the Group Home and completes household and clerical assignments in preparation for the next day. Teaches youth to follow regular bedtime and morning routines, complete their hygiene activities, and promotes good time management skills. Interacts with youth as prescribed in the individual treatment plan using specified behavior management and crisis intervention techniques. Remains awake and alert at all times. Shifts are subject to change to meet program needs, worker can be assigned to work in either group home. Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent. Direct service experience with adolescents preferred. Daily use of a car is preferred; current insurance, valid driver’s license, a driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier are required.
- Assistant Residential Supervisor/ Child Care Worker II/ Case Manager – La Casita
Assists the Supervisor in the overall operation of the group home including household issues and programmatic implementation. Responsible for case management services for all residents, including but not limited to: contact with DCFS, scheduling appointments, follow up services as needed, job placement, after school and summer programming, etc. Helps ensure implementation of the behavioral modification program, and teaches/supervises staff in their work with participants. Works closely with the Supervisor, Department of Children and Family Services Worker, and LCSW/Clinician to coordinate services. Is on-call to respond to crises situations and/or programmatic needs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred. If no Bachelor’s degree, must be actively pursuing a degree. 2 years direct service experience in a mental health or child welfare, preferably in a residential setting. Must have daily use of a car, current insurance, valid driver’s license, and a driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier.
- Counselor II – Visions Substance Abuse
Provides counseling and intervention. Implements the Division’s philosophy of vigorous outreach and provides education, prevention and case management services to participants. Works as a team member in the shared responsibilities related to community and school presentations on chemical dependency. Current IL licensure as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC). Experience facilitating women treatment groups required. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Licensed driver with use of a car, current insurance, a valid driver’s license, and a driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier.
- Grant Writer – Development
Responsible for effective grant research, writing, submission and tracking of corporation, individual donors, foundation and church grants; as well as donor relationship development. These activities are to be conducted in coordination with the Development Director to ensure high quality and timeliness. Excellent tracking of all grant writing activities is required for this position. BA required in related field, MA preferred. Demonstrable writing ability. 5 years experience in writing, editing, communications fields or equivalent. Prior experience in development setting preferred. Prior relationship with donors that are relevant to Association House’s Mission preferred.
Jaime Garcia, PHR
Human Resources Coordinator
Association House of Chicago
jgarcia@associationhouse.org
Phone:(773) 772-7170 x9502
Fax:(773) 384-0560
