Teen Living Programs is searching for a MALE candidate to fill the following shift: Sunday through Thursday nights, midnight to 8:00 a.m.

Teen Living Programs has delivered services to Chicago youth since 1976. Its programs for youth who are homeless began in the early 1980s, and in 2001 TLP focused all of its services to that population – the only organization in Chicago to serve homeless youth, exclusively. TLP's mission is to provide hope and opportunity for youth who are homeless by assisting them to permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, satisfying lives.

Function:

Responsible for working as a team member to establish and maintain the collaborative and positive tenor of Teen Living Programs Youth Development services. Responsible for the direct overnight care of program youth. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of Teen Living Programs. Reports directly to the Director of Residential Services.

Duties: The following duties are the essential functions of this position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodation.

Residential Milieu

• Provides general supervision and appropriate intervention in the milieu.
• Works with each client on basic life skills and daily issues impeding their progress toward self-sufficiency.
• Manages any crisis and/or emergency that may occur on the units with clients.
• Responds to after-hours emergency pages and effectively completes all intake paperwork.
• Accompanies youth on activities and presents proper activity documentation to include receipts.
• Supervises youth in maintaining cleanliness of each assigned unit.
• Assists youth with completing daily chores, including cooking.
• Writes clear and concise shift notes and maintains daily logs on all youth.

General

• Works as a part of a team to provide support and assistance whenever needed.
• Prepares and submits all required forms and statistical programs. Maintain documents regarding participants' cooperation, daily activities and other records in compliance with agency and external policies, procedures and applicable licensing standards.
• Follows agency policies and procedures for the obtainment of information and providing services to clients.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation.
• Participates in and contributes to regularly scheduled supervisory and team meetings.
• May be called upon to participate in FIT interviews.
• May supervise volunteer's tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

Communication: Demonstrates attention to and conveys understanding of the comments and questions of others. Speaks clearly and expresses self well in groups and in one to one conversations. Composes written materials so they are understood. Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high quality information flows smoothly between self and others. Encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Integrity: Demonstrates principled leadership and sound business ethics: shows consistency among principals, values and behaviors; builds trust with others through authenticity and follow through on commitments.

Personal Organization: Utilizes personal time effectively; tracks and prioritizes work to ensure that tasks are completed according to their priority; remains aware of and plans for upcoming activities. Is able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard to achieve them without close supervision.

Stress Tolerance: Maintains stability of performance under pressure or opposition; reacts well to emergencies; maintains positive composure and confidence in crisis or adverse situations.

Flexibility: Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Can understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives and adapt approach as required.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team rather than separately or competitively. Advocates for the success of the organization by balancing own interests and needs with those that will serve the needs of the youth.

Innovation: Generates new ideas; goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for newer or modified approaches.

Automation: Ability to use computer equipment and Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook.

Physical: Must be able to climb stairs on frequent, daily basis. May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Must have valid Illinois driver's license and proof of insurance. May drive agency vehicles and must be insurable through TLP's insurance policy. If at any time, the employee cannot be insured under the agency's coverage, the employee is subject to disciplinary action up to any including termination.

Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience working in human services with youth required.

NOTE: Teen Living Programs offers an excellent Benefits Package that includes coverage for Domestic Partners.