< Back Clinician – Counseling Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role Responsible for providing intake, therapy and case management services for adults, adolescents, and children with moderate to severe mental illness or dually diagnosed. Uses intensive outreach strategies to engage participants in services. Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments to determine service needs. Formulates treatment plans and implements intervention strategies. Monitors and reviews treatment plan regularly. Monitors participants’ symptoms regularly. Provides crisis intervention services in consultation with program supervisor. Coordinates and links participants with needed services and community resources. Documents all services using program protocols. Requirements Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field. Three years of experience in the mental health or substance abuse field preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Experience working with multi-ethnic populations preferred. Must have daily use of a car, current insurance, valid driver’s license, and a driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier. Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies when assigned to the rotating emergency cellular. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

< Back Culinary Training Facilitator Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role Provide training to participants utilizing select program curriculum on the operational fundamentals of a commercial kitchen. Provide coaching and mentoring to ensure program participants have the competence and confidence to present themselves as a qualified and committed candidates for entry level culinary industry positions. Follow up with participants after the graduation and job fair to provide coaching on acceptance of positions and career coaching as required. Requirements Associates Degree in the culinary arts required. Bachelors preferred. Valid food handler’s license. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the culinary and/or hospitality industry. Experience in facilitating professional adult training (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator). Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and have an interest in serving justice involved participant population. Experience in recruiting, assessing, enrolling, career coaching and placing participants strongly preferred. Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry. Become a ServSafe Certified Instructor and Proctor within 60 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

< Back Intake and Data Entry Specialist – Workforce Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role To provide a comprehensive set of support services designed to ensure the successful enrollment, placement, and retention of participants in our workforce development training programs. Requirements High School diploma or GED required. Experience working with multi-ethnic populations. Experience in customer service setting preferred. Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

< Back Emily Marion Director of Behavioral Health Serving first as a clinician, Emily came to Association House to counsel youth and adults. Since that time, she has been a Supervisor of the Community Support Team (CST), Supervisor of Community Reintegration and Support, and most recently, the Williams Quality Administrator, working with team-based intensive case management programs, including transitioning participants from institutional psychiatric care to independent living in the community. Currently as Director of Behavioral Health, she oversees the mental health programs, substance abuse services, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Emily began her career in clinical services as an intern at the International Children’s Center through Heartland Alliance assisting mostly Central American children, and as a human rights intern through a University of Chicago- placement at Casa Alianza in Guatemala City on the Family Reintegration team. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a Bachelor’s of Science in psychology from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration. Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Emily has lived the past 15 years in multiple Chicago neighborhoods. She’s proud to be a part of the team at one of Chicago’s original settlement houses and enjoys working across diverse cultures and collaborative service disciplines, while empowering, advocating for, accompanying, supporting, and learning from Association House participants. Emily enjoys dancing, camping and gardening and rooting for the Chicago White Sox. ​ ​

< Back Dean Martin demartin@associationhouse.org Career Navigator What education or prior experiences do you have related to workforce development? ​ What about your work inspires you? ​ What's a fun fact about yourself? ​ Related Content BankWork$ Learn More NextJob Learn More Tech#Ready Learn More

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< Back Noam Avidov ​ Noam is the Director of Trading Strategy at IMC Trading. Her mission is to define the strategic leadership priorities for the expansion and successful performance of the company. Previously, Noam worked as a marketing strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Noam earned a BA in Economics and Management from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Why I Serve? Noam is passionate about developing sustainable, long-term solutions for empowering under-served communities and elevating individuals out of poverty. She has found a similar view in the Association House’s comprehensive array of services and 120+ years of continuous community impact, which is what led her to become a volunteer at the house and later a board member. ​ ​

< Back Brooke Lyon ​ Brooke is a Managing Director in Clients and Markets Growth at Deloitte. In this role, she is responsible for leading a group of professionals focused on the operations required to serve Deloitte’s clients with excellence. Brooke previously worked as a consultant in the international development field, focused on economic growth and development around the world, including in South Sudan, Iraq, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, among others. Brooke holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a BA from Georgetown University. Why I Serve? Brooke believes deeply in the power of people to lift each other up to make the world a better place. She is proud to be part of an organization that sees the potential of each person and works tirelessly to meet each person where he, she, or they are. She is impressed with the impact that Association House has had in the community and the dedication of the staff, who care for people in the unique ways they need. ​ ​

< Back Transition Support Specialist Apply Now Job Type Full Time About the Role Responsible for assisting individuals residing in nursing facility or SMHRF care to prepare for and implement steps to transition to permanent supportive housing in the community. Provides case management and therapeutic interventions that facilitate illness self-management, skill building, identification of natural supports, and use of community resources. Uses intensive outreach strategies to engage participants in services. Monitors participants’ symptoms and medications regularly. Implements crisis services in consultation with supervisor/psychiatrist and makes sure that participants are safe and obtain timely access to services. Serves as a liaison with other systems of care, including nursing facility staff and collaborating treatment providers. Documents all services using program standards. Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, or a related field (or) High School diploma or GED plus 5 years supervised experience in human service field. Experience working with in the field of mental health, substance use treatment, or I/DD services preferred. Experience working with diverse ethnic populations required. Proficient in use of computer including basic computer and data entry skills. Personal vehicle, Illinois current driver license and insurance, good driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier. Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies. Equal Opportunity Employer Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law. Application Instructions Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org .

< Back Harriet Sadauskas President Emeritus As President, Ms. Sadauskas oversaw all aspects of the organization’s operation for more than 20 years. She joined Association House 40 years ago as a secretary for the senior outreach program, rising up through the ranks. Her “hands on” approach to enhance the quality of life for diverse communities has enabled her to lead and implement strategic programmatic and administrative developments for the organization. Today she provides support for strategic initiatives. ​ ​

< All Staff Ms. Gabriela Arriaga garriaga@associationhouse.org Registrar How long have you been an administrator? I've been working in administration for almost 12 years. What inspires you as an administrator? I enjoy doing what I do as a registrar. What is one fun fact about yourself? I'm a mom of three boys. Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

< Back Julie Rodriguez Executive Vice President As Executive Vice President, Julie is accountable to the President for the full cycle of design, development, delivery, and improvement of programs. Julie executes and leads a continuous quality improvement process through the program and service areas. She currently serves as co-chair of the Race, Equity and Social Justice Committee for the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association and she sits on Governor Pritzker’s Committee for Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Health Advisory. Julie received her Bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies from the University of Illinois in Champaign, her Master’s of Science in Applied Family & Child Studies from Northern Illinois University. She is also a state-licensed marriage and family therapist since 2001. Julies believes that Association House’s dedication to the community and appreciation for family are what makes the organization so special and drive her to work hard each day. ​ ​