At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.
As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. ATOD Prevention Services provide programming in schools and throughout the community to prevent underage drinking, vaping & illicit drug use, decrease risk factors, and increase protective measures in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Be part of an energetic and fun environment working closely with youth to provide alternatives to make a life changing positive impact
- Be involved with youth on attending summer camp, leadership conferences, motivational activities for youth
- Maintain positive lines of communication and support towards youth and their parents
- Involvement in all DHS ATOD prevention grant deliverables for youth targeted population
- Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate staff/persons in other agencies, schools and other community organizations
- Create and implement presentations to serve the needs of the community and increase community awareness of prevention (i.e., Kane County Institute Days, Elgin Police Department Panel Discussions)
- Maintain adequate activity records and submit requested reports to the ATOD Supervisor as directed
- Maintain a working knowledge of substance misuse with emphasis on local situations and developments
- Participate in activities/conferences that update knowledge and skills in prevention and the field of substance misuse in general
- Make recommendations concerning programs, policies, procedures and materials needed to improve the functioning of the Prevention Program as well as the Agency overall.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; or Prevention Certification and/or certification in a related field
- Must have excellent English communication skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be able to travel
- Valid Illinois driver’s license, automobile insurance and vehicle
- Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred, but not essential
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 work hours weekly. Schedule can fluctuate 7am – 3:30pm or 9am – 5:30pm. Some evenings and weekends on special events
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
- 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
- Extended sick and disability leave
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.
- 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
- 8 Holidays
- 8 Personal days
- 8 Sick days
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Elgin, IL 60123: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person