Department: Counseling

Location: Chicago, IL 60612

Schedule: Monday–Friday; 8 hours/day

Employment Type: Temporary Position (Leave Coverage) with Potential for Permanent Employment

Salary: $45,000 – $48,000 (based on experience & qualifications)

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Position Overview:

This is a temporary position created to cover a leave of absence, with the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs, funding, and performance.

The Family Team Facilitator collaborates with youth, families, and informal and formal supports to identify individualized needs for youth dually involved in the Juvenile Justice system and to develop a plan of care to meet those needs.

Major areas of responsibility for this job:

• Facilitating meetings with identified parties utilizing a wraparound approach

• Completing strength-based assessments of all life domains, identifying both strengths and needs

• Utilizing effective interpersonal skills to engage youth, families, and informal and formal supports, including child welfare caseworkers

• Assuring care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values

• Gathering and inputting all data electronically for service progress tracking and quality assurance

• Completing assessments, leading family team meetings, and advocating for youth and families

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 3–4 years of experience working with high-risk youth in the juvenile justice system

• YASI training (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument)

• At least two years of experience coordinating care and working directly with youth and families

• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate family needs

• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to helping youth and families reach their goals

• Strong attention to detail in service coordination and care

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Health, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• Short/Long-Term Disability options

• 403(b) Retirement

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

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Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

YOS is an E-Verify participating employer.

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.