Mental Health Care Coordinator / Milieu Specialist - Urbana, IL

Cunningham Children's Homes
Urbana, IL Full Time 22-30.50 - Hourly

Description

Cunningham Children's Home is currently hiring for a full-time Mental Health Care Coordinator / Milieu Specialist to join our nonprofit therapy team in the Urbana, IL area. This therapy coordination position earns a competitive wage of $22 - $30.50/hour, along with a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our Mental Health Care Coordinators / Milieu Specialists the following benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid leave
  • A retirement plan with up to 6% company match
  • An awesome wellness program

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

 

DAY-TO-DAY

In this therapy coordination role, you are responsible for supervising direct care counselors as they provide trauma-informed services to Caminos youth. The Caminos program seeks to serve young people temporarily while they are going through immigration court and awaiting placement with family members, sponsors, or foster parents currently living in the United States. As part of the team, you work to create a safe, therapeutic living space and innovative, culturally sensitive programming.

A true leader, you coach, motivate, and supervise the staff as they follow established guidelines in maintaining a therapeutic milieu. You lead by example in everything you do. You collaborate with medical providers and other individuals directly involved with the various aspects of care for our clients. Being able to perform such meaningful work on a day-to-day basis brings you great fulfillment!

 

ABOUT CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOME

Founded in 1895, we are a nonprofit child welfare and educational services agency that provides caring support and therapeutic intervention to children, youth, adults, and families each year. We do this through our comprehensive programs, from residential treatment and special education to community-based services. At our core, we are about creating options and opening doors for those we serve. It's important to us that we offer a place that feels like home, so those in our care can learn, succeed, and grow. Hope begins here!

Our nonprofit team truly makes a difference and impacts the lives of others. We endeavor to care for our employees just as well as our clients. With employee health and wellness as a priority, we offer fantastic benefits which include our popular "Love Yourself" employee wellness program. We pride ourselves on being a healthy, caring, and tight-knit workplace!

 

OUR IDEAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR / MILIEU SPECIALIST

  • Excellent communicator - master of both the spoken and written word
  • Respectful - willing and able to handle discreet information confidentially
  • Independent - able to provide quality work with or without supervision
  • Natural leader - able to effectively lead and manage a team

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in human services
  • 5+ years of related professional experience
  • 1 year or more of experience in a supervisory position
  • Valid Illinois driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance
  • 21+ years of age
  • Willingness to comply with our company policy regarding background checks and drug screening

Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our nonprofit therapy team!

Location: 61802

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