Alternatives, Inc

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Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: The SeeIt Program Specialist supports and ensures the implementation of the SeeIt program (Systemic Evaluation, Enhancement and Institutional Training) in the Behavioral Health Department. This program ensures trauma-informed capacity building in Chicago Public Schools. Responsibilities: Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens: • Support implementation of BH program and all components of SeeIt model through training and collaborative service provision • Develop and maintain appropriate external partnerships and relationships with schools • Collaborate with Restorative Justice team and Behavioral Health team members • Actively work with SeeIt Program Coordinator to ensure accurate data collection and evaluation of the program • Work with assigned staff to manage budget lines related to direct service with program participants • Actively participate in all agency meetings, clinical staffings, weekly clinical supervision, professional development trainings and assigned partner/school meetings • Stay current with behavioral health, youth development, restorative justice, racial equity, and SEL best practices • Support process for youth to be referred to Alternatives' for therapy; ensure youth have access to other options if they fall outside of Alternatives' eligibility guidelines • Provide education and interactive trainings for Alternatives and School staff using a positive youth development philosophy, trauma-informed, and Restorative Justice framework for working with youth • Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services • Represent Alternatives at relevant forums and events as assigned • Participate in Alternatives' fundraising initiatives • Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned Requirements • Bachelors' degree in Social Work or related field • Knowledge of adolescent/family dynamics, substance abuse, trauma and child abuse issues. • Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service organization. • Use of car during working/on-call hours and valid insurance. • Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice. • Skilled at working with young people at high risk for juvenile justice and child welfare system involvement. • The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law