Position: Youth Care Worker

Department: Homeless Youth

Location: Bellwood, Illinois.

****Schedule:
We currently have three different shift options available:

• Weekends Only: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

• Evening Shift A: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

• Evening Shift B: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Youth Care Worker assists adolescent wards of the state with preparing for adulthood by providing counseling, employment assistance, and educational/life skills training. A Youth Care Worker refers residents for services, as needed; collaborates with case managers in reviewing and planning individual service plans; and provides transportation, as needed.

Knowledge of DCFS policies, procedures, and regulations is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or at least 60 hours of college credits
• One year of experience working with high-risk adolescents, preferably in a residential setting
• 3 years of experience working with youths at risk without a college degree
• Valid driver's license
• Clear driving record
• Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be needed)

Benefits, Full-time:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

We welcome all applicants, including retirees, recent graduates, and students. If you have a passion for working with youth and meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

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