INTERVENTION SPECIALIST III in Woodridge, IL at The GEO Group, Inc.

Facility: WOODRIDGE INTERVENTIONS

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Bonus (if applicable):

Shift:

Benefits: Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 
• 403(b) & 403(b) matching
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Naperville Bridge School, a partnership between Naperville Illinois School District 203 and Woodridge Interventions is currently seeking a Intervention Specialist III.

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a national leader in the operation of residential treatment facilities and community-based programs for troubled youth and their families. We offer a wide array of services to include life skills, mental health services, cognitive behavioral therapy, family counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, case management services, recreational activities as well as vocational and educational services. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree.  If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you. Help change lives at Abraxas Youth and Family Services.

The position provides direct service work providing a full range of therapeutic services directed toward the care and rehabilitation of clients.

• Performs one on one or small group instruction with residents in math or reading
• Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Maintains an active caseload of 12-15 juvenile clients needing extra reading or math support
• Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provides leadership and serves as a role model to clients in the performance of academic activities.
• Provides for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
• Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Interacts with educational and clinical staff to ensure overall treatment and educational goals are accomplished.
• Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
• Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.