Housing Department

Life Skills Caseworker (Full-time)

Positions available in our LGBTQ+/Rapid Rehousing Program and our Young Men’s Transitional Housing Program

360 Youth Services seeks two full-time Life Skills Caseworkers to support the young people living in our LGBTQ+/Rapid Rehousing Program and our young men’s transitional housing program, serving youth ages 18-24. The Life Skills Caseworker will assess and support housing clients in the development and maintenance of skills pertaining to financial, employment, education and interpersonal development based on individual and group needs.

This position is flexible, with shifts typically 1-9p and 3-11p, one weekend evening is required.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Wahlskog, Executive Director of Housing at cwahlskog@360youthservices.org

Program Manager, Young Men’s Transitional Housing Program (Full-time)

360 Youth Services seeks a full-time Program Manager for our young men’s transitional housing program, serving youth ages 18-24. The Program Manager will lead and supervise a team of Case Managers, Caseworkers and support staff to serve our 16 youth and the alumni of our men’s THP program. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or the Human Services field.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Wahlskog, Executive Director of Housing at cwahlskog@360youthservices.org

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Mentor Program Specialist (Part-Time)

360 Youth Services seeks a part-time (10 hours/week) Mentor Program Specialist to coordinate matches between volunteer mentors in the community and the residents (ages 13-24) of our transitional housing programs and Cornerstone group home. We strive to match young people in our programs with positive adult role models to expand their networks of support. This position involves advertising about the program to recruit new mentors, interviewing mentors and mentees and assisting with matching volunteers to youth in the program, managing between 10-25 matches and collaborating with other housing program staff.  This position has flexible hours and opportunities to work from home and in the community.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Wahlskog, Executive Director of Housing at cwahlskog@360youthservices.org.

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Group Home Behavioral Specialist (Part-Time), Cornerstone Group Home

Seeking a part-time Behavioral Specialist for 360’s Cornerstone Group Home to provide milieu coverage and direct supervision of teenage male clients in a group home environment, developing and facilitating groups, managing the group home milieu, maintaining a positive behavioral system, transportation of clients and maintaining appropriate documentation.

• Availability for 2-3 shifts per week, weekday evening hours available and some weekend days and evenings, especially Wednesday and Thursday evenings 4-12p
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field
• Must have experience in working with youth in crisis
• Previous group home experience highly recommended
• Driver’s license and Insurance required as well as a background check.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Andy True, Cornerstone Program Manager at atrue@360youthservices.org

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Social Work Internships in Transitional Housing Programs

Please read the following information about interning in the Housing Department at 360 Youth Services.

The Housing department is accepting Masters level internship applications for MSW students on a rolling basis beginning 12/1 for the 2020-2021 school year (or until all 3 spots are filled).

Each year, 360’s Housing Department accepts internship applications starting in December for students pursuing their Masters in Social Work. Ultimately 360 aims to select 3 interns each year to work with young people in our transitional housing programs for youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness.

Details:

• Our housing programs are located near downtown Naperville.
• Internships typically start in August and end in May.
• We require that interns spend at least 2 semesters with the program and ideally span at least 9 months. Given the population that we serve, we do not want adults in and out of our young people’s lives so quickly so we cannot accommodate 3-6 month internships.
• The internship is ideal for students interested in working with youth experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ+ youth, individuals interested in social justice, etc. Interns will provide case management and 1:1 support for 2-3 residents and have the opportunity to run groups and teach life skills.

Requirements to Apply:

• Submit Resume and Cover Letter (detailing your interest in working with this population)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation at the time of application (a 3^rd will be required before starting an internship at 360 Youth Services)
• Willingness to work between 16-20 hours per week, with at least one full day shift. Evenings and some weekends can be accommodated.

Please send your application materials or questions to Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW, Executive Director of Housing at cwahlskog@360youthservices.org.

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Counseling Department

Job Title: Clinical Therapist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Clinical Director

POSITION SUMMARY: General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing school based counseling services; office based individual and family counseling; reunification, advocacy, support, and/or family stabilization services to children and families at high risk of involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system; maintaining an active client case load and all corresponding record-keeping; covering crisis pager assignments for runaway and locked out youth; and maintaining positive, constructive relationships within the agency and the community

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Using a trauma informed approach, provide individual and family counseling services to youth and families between the ages of 10 and 25 that present with a wide range of concerns, such as family conflict, delinquent behaviors, depression, trauma, and anxiety.
2. Be able to effectively provide counseling services, often short term, in a school setting with middle school aged or high school aged youth to help them learn skills related to school issues, such as consequential thinking, impulse control, and anger management.
3. To collaborate with community partners, such as DCFS case workers, schools, police departments, juvenile probation, and mental health agencies/hospitals, to serve youth.
4. Provide timely, diligent and confidential record-keeping and eCornerstone data system work for each youth in compliance with DHS and CCBYS (Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services) requirements and agency standards.
5. To provide community information and linkage to referral services CCBYS youth and their families for substance abuse, mental health treatment, educational, and employment training programs.
6. To assist with crisis coverage as part of the 24-hour crisis response system for CCBYS as designated by the Clinical Director and provide crisis intervention and advocacy services to at-risk youth with the purpose of family preservation, reunification, and stabilization in office, school and community settings while promoting healthy environments, lifestyles and behaviors using educational and support services to agency clients, which builds the capacities of individuals, groups and families.
7. Attend at least two trauma related trainings per year.
8. All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Mission-Driven: Reinforces 360’s mission and vision within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of 360’s efforts.
2. Collaboration: Advocates for inclusion and diversity at all times. Initiates the development of relationships with partners and colleagues. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audiences. Inspires others to engage with and support 360.
3. Operational Effectiveness: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with youth and families, the community, public officials and professionals. Demonstrates sound judgment, empathy, and sensitivity to the needs of clients, families, and school/community partners. Assures quality of service provision, ensuring that tasks are completed within the required timelines.
4. Personal Growth: Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.

CCBYS Therapist

Part-TimeFLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Part-time
Reports to: Clinical Director

POSITION SUMMARY:  General responsibilities for this part-time position include delivering services that are a part of the Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) program which include: office based or community based youth and family counseling, reunification, advocacy, support, and/or family stabilization services to children and families at high risk of involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system; all corresponding record-keeping; and maintaining positive, constructive relationships within the agency and the community

Essential Functions:

1. Using a trauma informed approach, provide individual and family counseling services to youth and families between the ages of 10 and 18 that present with a wide range of concerns, such as family conflict, delinquent behaviors, depression, and trauma.
2. To collaborate with community partners, such as DCFS case workers, schools, police departments, juvenile probation, and mental health agencies/hospitals, to serve youth.
3. Provide timely, diligent and confidential record-keeping and eCornerstone data system work for each youth in compliance with DHS and CCBYS (Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services) requirements and agency standards.
4. To provide community information and linkage to referral services CCBYS youth and their families for substance abuse, mental health treatment, educational, and employment training programs.
5. Attend at least two trauma related trainings per year.
6. All other duties as assigned.

Competencies: 

1. Mission-Driven: Reinforces 360’s mission and vision within the organization and the community.  Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of 360’s efforts.
2. Collaboration: Advocates for inclusion and diversity at all times.  Initiates the development of relationships with partners and colleagues.  Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audiences.  Inspires others to engage with and support 360.  
3. Operational Effectiveness: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with youth and families, the community, public officials and professionals. Demonstrates sound judgment, empathy, and sensitivity to the needs of clients, families, and school/community partners. Assures quality of service provision, ensuring that tasks are completed within the required timelines.
4. Personal Growth: Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.

Job Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in human services field from an accredited school.
2. Must hold or be on track to hold a State License:  LCPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
3. Driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
4. Knowledge of childhood trauma and at least one year experience working with youth affected by trauma.
5. CCBYS experience preferred.
6. Spanish speaking preferred.
7. Knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities.

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Important Information about interning at 360 Youth Services

*Applications for Clinical Counseling Internships are no longer being taken for the 20/21 School Year* Please Check back in the future.

• Each year, 360’s Counseling Department accepts internship applications between December and March. Ultimately 360 aims to select 4 interns each year from various local schools.
• Our office is located in Naperville near Rt. 59 and Diehl Rd. (very close to the Rt. 59 exit off of I-88)
• Internships typically start in the middle of May, or at the beginning of the summer or fall semester of their school’s Master’s program.
• Internships last between 10-12 months.
• The internship involves providing therapy with your own case load of youth between the ages of 10 and 25 and/or their families, on call shifts for local runway or locked out youth, individual and group supervision weekly, and possibilities for other opportunities such as groups within our housing program or at local schools per your interest and availability.

Requirements to Apply for Counseling Internship

• Cover Letter and Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation at the time of application (A 3rd will be required before starting an internship at 360 Youth Services)
• Willingness to work between 16-20 hours a week, with hours primarily in the afternoons and evenings to accommodate our clients (Typically a minimum of 2 nights per week from 1-9:30pm)
• Willingness to be on call an average of 12-24 hours per week (typically shifts will overlap with your internship days at 360) for the crisis response program for lock-out and runaway youth. This involves being within a 60 min drive radius of the southern part of DuPage county when you are on call.

Contact Information

Please send your application materials or questions to Margot Smith, Clinical Director at msmith@360youthservices.org

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