Therapeutic Stabilization Worker, part-time

(Bloomington-Normal and Roanoke, IL)

BASIC FUNCTION:   The Therapeutic Stabilization Worker is responsible for assisting the clients in learning skills to enable them to participate in age appropriate normalizing behaviors in their communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates a positive living environment for children.

• Implements approved treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.

• Models and maintains high health and safety standards.  Ensures the safety of children through constant supervision.

• Structures and intervenes in individual and group dynamics to promote growth and self-esteem in children.

• Communicates and interacts in a way which is developmentally appropriate, positive, and helpful to the children’s treatment using proper tone, volume, and cadence of voice. 

• Communicates and models appropriate behavior, language and hygiene.

• Maintains professional boundaries with children and their families.

• Completes all required record keeping and data collection.

• Works cooperatively with other team members.

• Communicates any concerns to supervisor.

• Provides input to treatment team.

• Transports child to and from community activities in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must qualify as a Mental Health Professional: bachelor’s degree, licensed practical nurse, or five or more years of supervised experience in mental health or human services.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• One year experience working with children with severe behavioral and emotional disabilities.

• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strongly preferred.

• Medicaid experience preferred.

• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.

• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility.

• Must pass drug screen and necessary background checks.

• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements.

• Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including the ability to drive distances, enter the homes of families in the service area, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.

• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s mission and values to the performance of job duties.

PAY RATE:  $12/hr.

WORK HOURS:  After school, evening, and weekend hours

LOCATION:  Roanoke, Illinois and the local community (transportation may available to/from Normal)

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 452-0115

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.