Therapist

Primo Center is seeking qualified, caring individuals who want to make a difference supporting families experiencing homelessness by working as a Therapist. About Primo Center The mission of Primo Center is to empower families to become productive, responsible, and independent members of their community. Today, Primo Center is a leader in providing family shelter and permanent supportive housing, integrated physical, dental, and mental health care, early childhood development, and supportive services to homeless families in Chicago. The organization has considerable capacity and experience as a provider of services to families affected by extreme poverty and homelessness, assisting more than 1100 people each year with the aid of volunteers, over 90 staff members, and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million. Primo Center works in high-need communities across Chicago, operating facilities in Austin on Chicago’s west side, Englewood on the south side, and Hermosa on the northwest side. Position Responsibilities Provide Therapeutic Interventions- at least 80% of the Therapist’s time will be dedicated to direct client or collateral contacts, specifically: Deliver therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness Conduct assessments, develop service/treatment plans, and maintain accurate records in electronic systems Facilitate weekly emotional wellness groups for adults and children Support clients in accessing housing, employment, education, and mainstream benefits (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, TANF) Collaborate with community partners and service providers to ensure holistic care Monitor communal living environments and enforce house rules to maintain safety Assist youth in transition and connect families to relevant resources Administration and Client Services Coordination A minimum of 20% of the Therapist’s time will be spent on the following types of meetings/paperwork activities: Maintain ongoing audit ready case files, Inc: weekly paperwork expectations, productivity and completing assessments. Maintain client engagement and follow-up through a variety of means: phone calls, email, visits, etc. Ensure individuals are supported in the most respectful and professional manner Ensure that health and safety codes are always adhered to and by all residents Attend all scheduled meetings and mandatory training as directed to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the residents Assist residents with daily living skills, conduct life skill training, events and assist program director with projects that support residents and their extended families Support the team in de-escalating crises and stabilize individuals Maintains relevant current knowledge of the field by participating in training sessions, seminars and conferences Represent Primo Center as a SME for Therapeutic interventions via community engagement Minimum Qualifications Strong commitment to Primo Center’s mission and values LCSW, LCPC, or Clinical Therapist in Social Work, Human Services, or related field 10+ years of direct case management experience 5+ years working with homeless families or survivors of trauma Valid driver’s license and flexible availability (including after-hours/on-call) Deep knowledge of therapeutic assessments, mainstream benefits, and child welfare systems Familiarity with Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed Care practices Effective communication skills and proficiency in data entry/reporting Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently Established relationships with community resources and service providers Reporting Relationship This position reports to Clinical Director, and has close working relationships with other case managers, house managers, and works collaboratively with other staff. Compensation and Benefits This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the sustained availability of grant funding. Salary: $68,656 – $70,000 (full-time) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Domestic Partner & Family Coverage 401(k) matching, Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off, Wellness Days, Paid Holidays Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, mileage reimbursement Voluntary AFLAC plans Primo Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Primo Center