89 Ill. Adm. Code 409.140
Youth Transitional Housing Program Staff
Section 409.140 Youth Transitional Housing Program
Staff
a) A
YTHP supervisor shall be required for any YTHP and shall:
1) Be at least 25 years of
age;
2) Have obtained a
Bachelor's degree;
3) Have
3 years of full-time experience in a residential, transitional or shelter care
program or in related youth service programs;
4) Demonstrate
skill in working with and managing youth of the type served in the program; and
5) Demonstrate
ability to work cooperatively with administrative staff and persons external to
the program.
b) All
persons currently serving as supervisors and who have served in that capacity
for a minimum of 3 years immediately preceding September 1, 2006 shall continue
to be deemed qualified for their positions as supervisors where they are
employed as of the effective date of this Part.
c) YTHP
staff are those persons whose primary responsibility is the daily supervision
of the residents of the YTHP. Persons employed in other capacities may
function as homeless youth caretakers provided they are qualified as YTHP staff
and other duties do not interfere with supervision of the youth. YTHP staff
shall:
1) Be at least 21 years of
age;
2) Have
obtained a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED certificate);
3) Be in good physical and
mental health per Section 409.190;
4) Have demonstrated
through employment or volunteer work:
A) Skills
in the field of youth care or the capacity to develop these skills;
B) Ability
to work within the program structure and to accept supervision; and
C) Ability
to work constructively with parents, other agencies and the community.
d) YTHP
case managers are those persons whose primary responsibilities are to assess
the needs of homeless youth, to develop individualized plans for services, and
to identify available resources to meet client needs. Homeless youth case
managers shall:
1) Be at least 21 years of
age;
2) Have obtained a
Bachelor's degree; and
3) Have
at least 2 years of full-time case management experience in a residential,
transitional or shelter care program or in related youth service programs.