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 Chicagos west side Englewood on the south side and Hermosa on the northwest side.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Therapeutic Interventions- at least 80% of the Therapists 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 Therapists 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 Centers 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 drivers 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: $68656 $70000 (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.