Top 16 Peer advocate Jobs in Chicago, Il

Home Visitor
START EARLY —Chicago, IL
- $53,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Mobile Crisis Recovery & Engagement Specialist
Kenneth Young Center —Mount Prospect, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Peer Support Worker / Specialist
Ada S McKinley Community Services Inc —Chicago, IL
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
Quick Apply
Peer Recovery Counselor (CST Quartz)
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
- $22.89 - $26.32 an hour
- On call
- Addiction Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Recovery Support Specialist
Metropolitan Family Services —Chicago, IL
- $43,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Recovery Counselor - Peer (ACT Sycamore)
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
- $22.89 - $26.32 an hour
- On call
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Urgent Care
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
HRDI —Chicago, IL
- $18 an hour
- Current TB test
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
18h
Peer Support Specialist
RINCON FAMILY SERVICES —Chicago, IL
- $38,000 - $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Hospital
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
PSR Facilitator
HRDI —Chicago, IL
- $19.23 - $20.19 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Peer Support
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- University
CCBHC Certified Recovery Support Specialist
Metropolitan Family Services —Merrionette Park, IL
- $43,000 - $48,000 a year
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
EHS Home Visitor
Casa Central —Chicago, IL
- $44,998 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mileage reimbursement
Quick Apply
Recovery Support Specialist (DuPage)
Metropolitan Family Services —Wheaton, IL
- $42,000 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Certified Peer Specialist
Edgewater Health —Gary, IN
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
Quick Apply
Grades K-4 School Social Worker
Solomon Schechter Day School —Northbrook, IL
- $52,500 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Social Worker (.5 FTE)
Salt Creek School District 48 —Villa Park, IL
- School experience
- Classroom
- Master of Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
11d

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for peer advocate jobs.

Behavioral Health Counselor LCPC
Asian Human Services Family Health Center —Chicago, IL
Serves as field supervisor for student intern in field placement/internship as appropriate. Has thorough knowledge of current trends in local, state and federal…
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
Quick Apply
Peer Support Specialist
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required. CRSS certification is preferred; must obtain CRSS certification within organizational expectations.
$23.55 - $27.08 an hour
Quick Apply

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Peer Support Specialist - Peer Center
Base Camp Recovery Center —Whitehall, OH
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (Adult) issues by the state of Ohio required. Outpatient Treatment – Individual and group counseling, evidence-based therapies…
$18 - $22 an hour
Quick Apply
Peer Support Specialist - Franklinton
Base Camp Recovery Center —Columbus, OH
Assist the person served in increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others. Service is provided to individuals or groups.
$18 - $22 an hour
Quick Apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for peer advocate in chicago, il

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Home Visitor

START EARLY -
Chicago, IL

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$53,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Parental leave

Qualifications

Computer operation
Resource identification in social services
Program design
Family collaboration in education
Computer literacy
Client rapport building
Community resource utilization for student support
Employee relationship building
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Desktop applications
Working with families
Educational program planning
Computer skills
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Description:

Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more equitable early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy, and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning, and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do.

The Home Visitor provides comprehensive case management services to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children and families in Head Start/Early Head Start home-based programs. In this role, the home visitor will arrange and provide a variety of educational experiences for parents and children to reduce isolation, integrate them into the larger community, expand social networks, and improve parenting skills. Ensures compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start guidelines and regulations.

Reporting to the Bilingual Home-Based Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

Using research-based parent curriculum to promote parental success in building parents’ knowledge of child development, supporting positive parent-child interactions and relationships, and promoting the parent’s role as first teacher and advocate for their child’s education.
Work jointly with parents to develop and implement 90-minute weekly home visit plans based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs that offer a variety of stimulating, creative, and engaging learning experiences for parents and children.
Engage parents to participate in program activities such as parent-child activities during home visits, socialization, parent meetings, and other training events as appropriate.
Screen, observe, assess, and document each child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development. Participating in case management screenings and staffing
Ensure children have a complete schedule of well-child visits and follow up on identified health conditions; create medical or health needs for families and children as appropriate.
Maintain and preserve a confidential family file.
Participate in ongoing training and staff development provided by Start Early, other consultants, workshops, and conferences. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, education meetings, social service meetings, and health meetings.
Implements procedures for recruitment and actively recruits for the program, and attends recruitment events.
Assists in identifying children with special needs and supports the process of necessary referrals.
Integrates other components, i.e., health, nutrition, mental health, parental involvement, and special needs/individualization into the home visit.
Works collaboratively to provide children with group socialization experiences in conjunction with the peer Home Visiting team.
Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys; at times, it may be required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. for various program and event needs.
Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.
Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements:

An Associate’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field is required. Bachelor’s degree in social work, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
A Home Visitor CDA is required at hire or w/in 1 year of hire.
Minimum of one to three years of experience working in early childhood/family support or home visiting programs.
Knowledgeable of theories and principles of healthy child growth and development.
Experience in creating comprehensive developmental activities for parents and children, program development, and assessing the quality of services.
Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from a diverse set of backgrounds.
Working knowledge of community resources, family welfare, and government assistance programs.
Knowledge of community resources and the capacity to develop community cooperation to ensure that families receive comprehensive services.
Communicate effectively and function well with families, children, staff, and various professional community groups.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Basic knowledge of computer software and functions commonly used in general business settings.
Must have strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel regularly throughout the Chicago and surrounding suburban areas.
Ability to perform essential job functions that include walking moderate distances and navigating a variety of environments, including residential and community settings.
Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairs as part of routine job duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The ability to safely and comfortably move between standing and floor-seated positions, as many daily activities are conducted at floor level
Ability to use cell phones and other similar technology.
Deep commitment to advancing diversity, racial equity, and inclusion into organizational routines and practices.
Effectively establish and maintain relationships with colleagues/clients and gain their trust and respect.
Comfort and experience in handling risk and uncertainty to move work forward.

Salary: $53,000 - $55,000

Our generous benefit plan includes:

Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity & inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

peer advocate jobs in chicago, il

Home Visitor

Mobile Crisis Recovery & Engagement Specialist

Peer Support Worker / Specialist

Peer Recovery Counselor (CST Quartz)

Recovery Support Specialist

Recovery Counselor - Peer (ACT Sycamore)

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

PSR Facilitator

Peer Support

CCBHC Certified Recovery Support Specialist

EHS Home Visitor

Recovery Support Specialist (DuPage)

Certified Peer Specialist

Grades K-4 School Social Worker

Social Worker (.5 FTE)

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for peer advocate in chicago, il

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected