Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the Juvenile Justice Clinician position is to act as a stabilizer and provide assessment, counseling and service linkage to youth at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system and/or at risk of delinquency. This position provides individual, family and/or group therapy, life skills training, and educational & therapeutic group activities as defined by client need to 10-17-year-old youth within the program service area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Daily Job Duties:
- Maintain an active caseload of 25-30 youth at risk of delinquency at a time
- Attend any scheduled Clinical Team meetings within assigned area for purposes of ongoing program development related to clinical efficacy, case review/staffing, and professional development
- Facilitate groups for discretionary clients – at risk of delinquency within designated LANs
- Ensure all required intake documentation is complete and accurate.
- Responsible for maintaining active CCBYS client files with documents not exceeding more than 2 weeks past due
- Monitor and supervise clients to ensure their safety and well-being during programming hours and transport.
- Assist Crisis Intervention Specialist with Juvenile Justice partner collaboration and outreach
- Collaborate with Reporting Center staff regarding participant referrals
- All other duties as assigned
Training Requirements:
- Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.
- Comply with IDHS program standards and requirements for CCBYS
- Comply with the State of Illinois mandated reporting law.
- Complete all required Federal, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and Agency Core Curriculum and Mandated Reporter trainings, meetings and workshops as required.
- Complete all other trainings as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay $24.03-$25.48
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree (MA/MS/MSW) required. Previous experience with at-risk youth preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be available to work evenings and weekend and flexible in scheduling.
- Will be required to transport clients in own vehicle.
- Must be able to accept and incorporate constructive feedback.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear driving record.
- Documentation verifying current automobile insurance.
- LCPC or LCSW Preferred – LPC or LSW required.
Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in MA, MS, or MSW
- LPC or LSW license
- Valid Illinois driver's license with a clear driving record
- Current automobile insurance documentation
- Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling
- Ability to transport clients using a personal vehicle
- Previous experience working with at-risk youth
- LCPC or LCSW license
What We Do
Aunt Martha’s is a family of more than 550 staff and volunteers. We are health care providers, social workers, educators, counselors, and advocates. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve. We are parents who know what it is to have a sick, hurting or scared child. We have relied on the help of others to overcome our own challenges. We honor people’s strengths, resourcefulness and resilience. We offer compassion. We provide supportive, professional care. We are a team – skilled and specialized. From the psychiatrist treating children in downstate Illinois, to the dental hygienist caring for a homeless person in Kane County; and from the therapist helping a youth in crisis on the streets of Chicago, to the doctor delivering a baby in Kankakee. Our staff are the best and the brightest in the field. We are all Care Coordinators – intensely dedicated to our patients and clients, connecting each person with exactly what they need, from the services our organization provides to the specialized care offered by our collaborating partners. We are Aunt Martha’s.
