Share Email Opening Title Youth Mental Health Advocate  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization WHO WE ARE Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois is a non-profit organization with 11 stores, seven donation centers, a logistics center and an online auction site. In addition, we operate two employment service centers and a home for veterans experiencing homelessness. The money raised by the sale of donations goes to fund our free programs. Our programs include: helping people find employment, assisting our veterans with job services and resource referral, serving youth around the area with several different programs, and operating a 15-bed home for veterans. Goodwill has been serving Central Illinois since 1934. MORE THAN JUST A TEAM Goodwill employees are more than just a team. They are a close-knit group of people which enjoy fostering friendship and support. Goodwill employees work together knowing that, as a non-profit, their job means someone is getting the assistance they need. It's working with a purpose.   Description GOODWILL IS GROWING! Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate mental health professional seeking to make a difference in our community? BE A GOODWILL DIFFERENCE MAKER! Goodwill of Central Illinois invites qualified interested persons to apply for an exciting, new trauma-informed behavioral health career opportunity. This is a Monday-Friday position with no on-call or crisis response, though occasional evenings may be required. We are seeking a Full Time Youth Mental Health Advocate to forge a new youth mental health initiative. The Advocate will collaborate with partners across our community to support and serve youth age 10-24 and their families by providing trauma-informed mental health services. If you have experience with youth and adolescent mental health programs,we invite you to Apply Today! Visit our website www.goodwillpeo.org and click on the Careers Page. What will the job look like? The Youth Mental Health Advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health supports to Peoria youth age 10-24 and their families. This individual works closely with the rest of Goodwill’s Youth Services team, as well as many partner agencies, to coordinate and deliver a range of services, including screening, assessment, psychoeducation, therapeutic supports, and service and resource navigation to youth in need. As this is a new program, candidates will have the opportunity to work with Goodwill leadership on program development and design. There will also be opportunities to educate families and community members on trauma and mental health. Some job duties will take place at our Goodwill Commons facility, while many other activities will occur at our school and agency partner sites. While they report to and work closely with their department’s Program Manager, the Youth Mental Health Advocate often must perform their job duties autonomously and be able to make educated, ethical decisions regarding programs and participants while away from leadership. Experience with high-risk youth and adolescents, trauma-informed care, and/or community-based mental health programs is a plus. Goodwill will provide additional professional development and training on specific tools and interventions used in the program.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree or three years of comparable work experience Experience with youth and adolescent mental health, trauma-informed behavioral health, and/or juvenile justice settings helpful. Must be a self-starter and possess excellent skills in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic interventions, time management, organization, communication, and team work.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPR/First Aid/AED Certification may be required. The training will be offered by Goodwill. Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Vehicle Insurance may be required. Commitment to continued learning and engaged participation in mandatory trainings offered by Goodwill.   Location Peoria, IL (Goodwill Commons)   Category Program Services   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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