| Job Title |
Job Description |
Qualifications |
Contact Person |
Additional Information |
| Child Care Specialist Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Ability to establish and maintain effective working and supportive relationships with children, foster and biological families, related third parties and other Agency personnel, be able to physically intervene as needed during crisis/ emergency situations in order to assist child/families in a manner adequate to ensure personnel safety, physical needs and well being.
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Valid Illinois driver’s license plus proof of current vehicle insurance. Previous experience with or knowledge of developmental disabilities, child development, welfare and/or pediatric medical, services preferred. High School
Diploma/ G.E.D. required.
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Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
Use of own vehicle with current insurance. Several Part-Time positions available. Working 2nd shift 20 hours per week. Bilingual preferred English/Spanish |
| Child Welfare Specialist Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
To provide effective delivery of case management services, which ensure compliance with regulations, policies, procedures and standards set by the Agency and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), meet the particular physical, social, emotional needs and permanency goals of children served, and in a manner that facilitates cross-team collaboration, cooperation and service integration across work unit, department and organizational boundaries. |
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services field from an accredited school. Minimum of one year of work experience in a social work setting in the field of child welfare and /or developmental disabilities, preferably with children with
developmental disabilities, and/or who are medically fragile. Possess or obtain (within first 30 days of employment) certification in the DCFS, Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP), and Child Welfare Direct Service licensure; DCFS certification in Foster Family Home Licensing Standards and the Child Care Act examination preferred; Valid Illinois Driver's License; Certificate of Proof of Insurance and maintenance of such at minimum
amount of coverage required by law.
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Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
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| Employment Training Specialist - (Job Coach) Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Assists developmentally disabled persons in understanding the meaning, value and demands of work in the community by modifying or developing attitudes, personal characteristics, work behaviors, and functional skills as needed to achieve optimum independence/participation.
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High School Diploma, One year of work experience with persons who are Developmentally Disabled with specialization in job development. Illinois Drivers License required. Must have and use own automobile with current insurance. |
Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
Must be Flexible – Part-time & Full-time hours available
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| Home Support Specialist Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
To accompany and supervise clients on community social, recreational and shopping outings. Supervise/train clients in personal care, daily living and interpersonal skills implementing programming requirements defined in Individual Service Plan (I.S.P.). Facilitate continual client progress toward identified goals and objectives needed to function as independently as possible in their homes and in their community.
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High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate preferred, six months experience with, or knowledge of, developmental disabilities preferred. Ability to demonstrate good communication and written skills; alternate communication skills as necessary to serve clients. Valid Illinois driver’s license with proof of current vehicle insurance. Ability to work variable hours.
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Debra Payne (jobs@seguin.org) |
Several Part-time positions available. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Monitor resident’s health status, implement and monitor resident’s self-administration of medication program and other treatments as prescribed by physician (s); provide personal care and training to residents in daily living and leisure skills.
To coordinate the delivery of appropriate medical services and supports to infants and children receiving foster care services, to train Seguin staff. foster and biological families in techniques and methods of rendering appropriate medical care.
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Current Illinois L.P.N. license with pharmacology certification. Minimum of two years successful experience, preferably related to Children/Adults with special needs and physical disabilities required. Valid Illinois driver’s license with proof of current vehicle insurance. BI-LINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH preferred. |
Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org ) |
Must be able to work flexible hours to ensure medication passes and monitoring homes can be adequately covered. Rotating on-call availability. |
| Night Specialist Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Supervises residents during sleep time, making appropriate interventions
as needed to ensure their safety and well being; Assist and supervise residents with morning personal care and daily living activities.
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High School diploma or G.E.D Minimum of 23 years of age Six months successful work/ volunteer experience with persons with developmental disabilities Valid Illinois Drivers license. Certificate of Proof of Insurance and maintenance of such at minimum amount of coverage required by law, Possess or acquire within first ninety days of employment, self-administration of medication training and defensive driving. Possess or acquire within first year of employment, first aide, C,P.R., updating as required by licensing agency.
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Debra Payne (jobs@seguin.org) |
11:00pm - 9:00am |
| Professional Foster Parent Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
To provide “live-in” continuous care, supervision and guidance to children with developmental disabilities / various medical diagnosis / behavioral challenges in a manner which ensures a safe, nurturing and mutually compatible living environment; to assist each individual served to live as independently as possible, to achieve his or her service plan and life goals, and to actively participate in the community in which he or she lives. |
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service Field preferred. Minimum of three years successful work experience in Social Work setting with children/adolescent/teenagers/adult with disabilities. DCFS Licensure as a Foster Parent. Valid Illinois driver’s license with proof of current vehicle insurance.
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Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
35 flexible hours per week, remainder of the period the employee lives in the home as a DCFS licensed Foster Parent.
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| Program Floater Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Provide supportive assistance, personal care & training to consumers in their daily living, social, recreational and community activities, in accordance with the goals & requirements prescribed in each consumers I.S.P. and in a manner that facilitates cross-team
collaboration, cooperation and service integration across work unit, department and organizational boundaries.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP):
Provide support & comfort to people with developmental and other disabilities, assisting them to lead self-directed lives, achieve their personal goals and contribute to their community; and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in their communities.
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High School diploma or G.E.D Minimum of 23 years of age Six months successful work/ volunteer experience with persons with developmental disabilities Valid Illinois Drivers license. Certificate of Proof of Insurance and maintenance of such at minimum amount of coverage required by law, Possess or acquire within first ninety days of employment, self-administration of medication training and defensive driving. Possess or acquire within first year of employment, first aide, C,P.R., updating as required by licensing agency.
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Debra Payne (jobs@seguin.org) |
Variable schedule requiring scheduling availability appropriate to changing
support needs of persons served, providing coverage within a cluster of program sites.
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| Program Specialist Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Assists. trains, teaches participant to acquire daily living: interpersonal, and community skills needed to function as independently as possible in patterns of life and everyday living which reflects the norms of the community in which they live.
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High School diploma or G.E.D Minimum of 23 years of age Six months successful work/ volunteer experience with persons with developmental disabilities Valid Illinois Drivers license. Certificate of Proof of Insurance and maintenance of such at minimum amount of coverage required by law, Possess or acquire within first ninety days of employment, self-administration of medication training and defensive driving. Possess or acquire within first year of employment, first aide, C,P.R., updating as required by licensing agency.
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Debra Payne (jobs@seguin.org) |
40 Hours 3p-11p |
| RN Supervisor Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
To coordinate the delivery of appropriate medical services and supports to infants
and children receiving foster care services, to train Seguin staff. foster and biological families in techniques and methods of rendering appropriate medical care.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Selects and supervises (orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines commends, and directs daily activities)assigned subordinate staff utilizing measurable performance evaluation criteria for staff growth and ensuring that performance standards necessary to meet the needs of persons served are met, in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of the Agency and the services it provides.
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Registered Nurse Degree with additional specialized course work related to neo¬
natal, pediatrics and developmental and physical disabilities preferred. Two years experience in pediatric and/or neo natal nursing in hospital/health care Institutional setting; experience with or knowledge of developmental and
related physical disabilities preferred.
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Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
Monday thru Thursday regular business/program hours with scheduling flexibility to work variable hours as needed to appropriately carry out duties and responsibilities effectively and appropriate to changing support needs of children served and their foster families.
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| Vocational Training Instructor Date Posted:
6-19-08 |
Assists assigned persons with developmental disabilities to acquire functional and vocational skills needed to live as independently as possible within their homes and communities
consistent with their stated needs , goals and choices.
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High School diploma or GED. Six months successful work/volunteer experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Posses or acquire within first ninety days of employment, self-administration of medication , defensive driving, first aide and C.P.R., updating as required by licensing agency. Valid Illinois driver’s license with proof of current vehicle insurance. |
Kathy Kulaga (jobs@seguin.org) |
Full-time hours 7:30AM – 3:30PM |
