Therapist, Safe From The Start (0-5 years of age)

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

Job Overview

Safe From the Start is a comprehensive, evidence-based program providing specialized support and therapy for children ages 0-5 who have been exposed to violence. Safe From the Start addresses the immediate and long-term effects of trauma on young children while supporting families and communities in creating safe, nurturing environments.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide therapeutic screening, assessment and intervention for children ages 0-5, and their families, who have been exposed to violence or experienced trauma.
• Complete intake and comprehensive mental health assessments (IM+CANS) to identify client strengths, needs and to inform service planning.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling modalities.
• Provide supportive services including case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, psychoeducation, and information/referral services and linkage support.
• Document services and data collection according to agency and funder requirements, prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
• Support program development, quality improvement, public awareness, education programming, and community-based trainings.
• Support SFS Coalition development and community meetings.
• Participate in program staff or team meetings, participate in clinical supervision.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Direct Services: Assessment, service plan development, individual/group therapy and case management, psychoeducation.
• Public Awareness: Community outreach and education.
• Coalition-Building: Partnerships with community-based agencies and other local and state organizations serving children exposed to violence and their families
• Other duties as assigned