Therapeutic Mentor, Adoption Preservation

Therapeutic Mentor

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full time Therapeutic Mentor, Tuesday through Saturday. Responsible for developing a professional, nurturing relationship with youth that empowers them to succeed. Also responsible for providing the youth with positive outlets for new opportunities and challenges inspiring the youth to achieve goals and dreams.

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $16-$18.20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with youth, family, and the assigned therapist to develop creative ways to identify and participate in activities that support the youth' ITP.
• Assist youth with setting goals to achieve academic and personal success.
• Serve as a positive role model for the youth and build self-esteem and motivation in the youth.
• Communicate with therapist regarding children's and/or families' status.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic child and adolescent development or equivalent life experience required.
• Experience communication with youth openly, without judgement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients served.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Good organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.