Family Peer Advocate
La Rabida Children's Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Health and Safety


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Job Details

Who we are:

La Rabida Children's Hospital is the only hospital of its kind in Chicago. We specialize in treatment of chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, abuse and trauma.

La Rabida provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary health services to children across a continuum of care, serving as a model for family-centered care.

La Rabida is a very special place. Triumphs occur here. Children overcome odds and excel beyond hope. This is where those who serve gain more than they give. La Rabida offers rewarding job opportunities across a wide array of clinical, administrative and support service functions.

Our lakefront location is spectacular. If you're ready to work for an organization where caring is a way of life, you've come to the right place.

Job Summary:

1 Full-time position

Provide support to families in need of services at the CCTC by utilizing the skills and knowledge they have already developed successfully navigating the system themselves for their own children. Provide support in case management style to help assist families with initial engagement at the CCTC and helps to assess and break down barriers to treatment. Act as a liaison between families and staff and support families to become better advocates and navigate the mental health system.

Job Requirements

What we need from you:

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Demonstrate "lived experience: as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs required.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills relationships with peers, other staff, children and their families, and professional from other agencies or units of government required.
    • Knowledge regarding trauma and communications with families about crisis situations while maintaining professional boundaries required.
    • Ability to travel off-site to court, meetings, etc. required.
    • High energy and ability to work with children required.
    • Ability to respond quickly to emergent and emergency situations required.
What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Accident Insurance

• Retirement Plan - plan for your future and life after La Rabida with our customized 403b plan with generous matching

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - we make sure employees have the time they need to recharge and be the best versions of themselves!

• Tuition Reimbursement - looking to continue your education toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree.

La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Recommended Skills
  • Case Management
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Medical Emergency
  • Nursing
  • Trauma

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Street Address
1525 East 55th Street

Location
Chicago, IL

Job Type
Nonprofit - Social Services, Professional Services, Health Care

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
01/06/2022


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