CHRISTIAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF ILLINO·Waterloo, Illinois
Provide engagement, support, and skill-building to help adults with mental illness live independently. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, providing psychoeducation, and maintaining clinical documentation.
Description Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.
If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!
Generous Paid Time Off Paid training Health Insurance Dental and Vision Life insurance 403(b) with company contribution 5% Tuition reimbursement
We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
The Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) provides direct supervision, therapeutic programming, and skill development services to youth receiving residential behavioral health treatment. Under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the RSA implements treatment and behavior intervention plans while promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive behavioral change. The goal of this position is to support youth in developing the skills necessary to successfully transition to a less restrictive environment, such as returning home or entering foster care.
completed under the supervision of a QMHP (additional information can be found in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453) and include the following. Provide direct supervision and support to youth within the residential treatment environment. Build positive, therapeutic relationships with youth and engage them in treatment and daily activities. Implement treatment plans, behavior intervention strategies, and therapeutic programming. Facilitate individual and group skill-building activities. Promote positive behavior and model safe, respectful, and prosocial interactions. Ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth at all times. Assist youth with daily living skills, personal care needs, hygiene, recreation, and community activities. Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements. Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, admissions, and discharge planning. Transport youth to appointments, educational activities, and community-based services as needed. Complete all required training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), trauma-informed care, and agency compliance training. Utilize approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when necessary. Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with mandated reporting requirements. Perform additional duties as assigned. Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate skills in the field of services to adults or children, the ability to work within agency structure and accept supervision, and the ability to collaborate constructively with residents and other providers. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.