The Baby Fold

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Provides care and supervision for children enrolled in the residential treatment program. 
• Creates a positive living environment for children, assesses individual treatment needs of children, assists in the development of individual treatment plans, implements treatment plans as approved by the interdisciplinary team, evaluates outcomes of treatment interventions, and ensures the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Ensures children’s medical needs are identified and addressed by communicating medical concerns to appropriate staff, implements standing orders and physicians’ orders, seeks consultation from medical personnel, and seeks emergency medical care when appropriate.
• Completes all required record keeping and data collection.
• 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. Ensures that children’s needs are met and children are protected in emergency situations by following all emergency procedures and notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies.
• Works cooperatively, as part of a team, with other agency staff, external agencies, and children’s families; participates in professional meetings/training; ensures confidentiality; and problem-solves using the agency’s communication model.
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Ability to meet the definition of an MHP as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Service Program strongly preferred.
• Capacity to accept the supervision with the childcare program and to relate constructively to authority.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other staff and a variety of persons external to the program, including representatives of other institutions and agencies and parents of children.
• Physical ability to implement The Baby Fold’s approved physical crisis intervention procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing behavioral/social learning approaches to working with children is desirable.
• Must pass drug screen and background checks.  Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s beliefs and standards to the performance of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally team lift and/or move clients up to 150 pounds; and physically restrain aggressive clients according to therapeutic crisis intervention guidelines.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:  Four 10-hour shifts per week, mostly second shift, including weekends and holidays

LOCATION: 612 Oglesby Ave., Normal, IL 61761

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Monday, March 1, 2010

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses the strengths and needs of clients, initially and throughout the period of service provision.
• Oversees the development, monitoring, review, and modification of service and treatment planning.  Directs implementation of client service and treatment goals.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling and/or therapy in accordance with the service/treatment plans of individual clients.
• In accordance with the service/treatment goals, provides case management, advocacy, and support that will protect and promote permanency for children; preserve and reunite families when that is in the best interests of children; and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
• Completes all required documentation according to agency guidelines for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities within Child Welfare Services in rotation with other CWS staff.
• Represents the agency in a positive light to active and potential clients, referral and funding sources, and the general public.  Utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and to promote child and family welfare.
• Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws, DCFS rules and procedures, and the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals.
• Enhances professional competence through ongoing awareness of developments in the field of child welfare.   Assists with training, supervision, and evaluations of student interns.  Assists with the training of new staff.
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must meet the definition of a mental health professional as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Program. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of child welfare. 
• Knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and mental health treatment to specific cases.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to organize efficiently, establish priorities, and attend to details.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.  Ability to communicate effectively with client population.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility.
• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements. Must pass drug screen and necessary checks.
• Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including the ability to enter the homes of families in the service area, a valid driver’s license, and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s mission and values to the performance of job responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, write, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to type, write, or handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must sometimes lift and/or carry small children, records and/or other items up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision requirements include the ability to visually supervise children and/or other clients for whom there is responsibility.  Also requires close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to visually observe the conditions of a home, provide auditory assessments of the mental and emotional condition of a client.  Must have the physical ability to enter homes and other work-related environments that are not handicap accessible.

WORK HOURS:  Full-time exempt position; Hours to be scheduled by supervisor.   

LOCATION:  612 Oglesby, Normal, IL 61761   

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Monday, March 1, 2010

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses the strengths and needs of clients, initially and throughout the period of service provision.
• Oversees the development, monitoring, review, and modification of service and treatment planning.  Directs implementation of client service and treatment goals.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling and/or therapy in accordance with the service/treatment plans of individual clients.
• In accordance with the service/treatment goals, provides case management, advocacy, and support that will protect and promote permanency for children; preserve and reunite families when that is in the best interests of children; and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.
• Completes all required documentation according to agency guidelines for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities within in rotation with other foster care staff.
• Represents the agency in a positive light to active and potential clients, referral and funding sources, and the general public.  Utilizes community contacts to advocate for clients and to promote child and family welfare.
• Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws, DCFS rules and procedures, and the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals.
• Enhances professional competence through ongoing awareness of developments in the field of child welfare.   Assists with training, supervision, and evaluations of student interns.  Assists with the training of new staff.
• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field required.  Foundations training and relevant child welfare work experience strongly preferred.  Must meet the definition of a mental health professional as defined in Part 132, Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Program. 
• Knowledge of and skills necessary to apply the principles of child welfare and mental health treatment to specific cases.
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to organize efficiently, establish priorities, and attend to details.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.  Ability to communicate effectively with client population.
• Physical ability to maintain the safety and well being of children for whom there is responsibility.
• Must meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements. Must pass DCFS drug screen and background checks.
• 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff within The Baby Fold, as well as with necessary collateral contacts.
• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s mission and values to the performance of job responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, write, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to type, write, or handle objects, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must sometimes lift and/or carry small children, records and/or other items up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision requirements include the ability to visually supervise children and/or other clients for whom there is responsibility.  Also requires close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to visually observe the conditions of a home, provide auditory assessments of the mental and emotional condition of a client.  Must have the physical ability to enter homes and other work-related environments that are not handicap accessible.

WORK HOURS:  Full-time exempt position; Hours to be scheduled by supervisor.   

LOCATION:  612 Oglesby, Normal, IL 61761 

PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Monday, March 1, 2010

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:   

• The Residential Treatment Specialist provides care and supervision for children enrolled in the residential treatment program.  
• Creates a positive living environment for children, assesses individual treatment needs of children, assists in the development of individual treatment plans, implements treatment plans as approved by the interdisciplinary team, evaluates outcomes of treatment interventions, and ensures the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Ensures children’s medical needs are identified and addressed by communicating medical concerns to appropriate staff, implements standing orders and physicians’ orders, seeks consultation from medical personnel, and seeks emergency medical care when appropriate.
• Completes all required record keeping and data collection.
• 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.
• Ensures that children’s needs are met and children are protected in emergency situations by following all emergency procedures and notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies.
• Works cooperatively, as part of a team, with other agency staff, external agencies, and children’s families; participates in professional meetings/training; ensures confidentiality; and problem-solves using the agency’s communication model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass drug screen and necessary background checks
• Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements strongly preferred
• Must have weekend availability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally team lift and/or move clients up to 150 pounds; and physically restrain aggressive clients according to therapeutic crisis intervention guidelines.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS:                 

• Weekdays: 7 A.M. – 9 A.M. and 2 P.M. – 10 P.M. (occasionally)
• Weekends: 7 A.M. – 2 P.M, 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M., and 2 P.M. – 10 P.M.
• The majority of shifts will be on the weekends.
• The RTC does not close on holidays and, therefore, staff alternate working these.
• Part-time staff work 15 – 20 hrs/wk during the school year; more during the summer
• Can work around class schedule
• Must be available during the summer

LOCATION:  612 E. Oglesby Ave., Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 451-7289 

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.