Department: Counseling
Location: Austin
Address: Chicago, IL 60651
Schedule: Hours vary
Responsibilities: Provides outreach to engage high-risk youth in services. Meet with parents and guardians to assist with engagementProvides counseling, employment, educational, and life skills trainingCoordinates with other YOS services to engage youth and families in appropriate servicesProvides transportation to youth as necessaryMaintains contact or establishes relationships with referral sources beneficial to the client and/or agencyMakes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services both internally and externally and formulates necessary follow-up in a timely manner. Refer youth to services as needed.Works with youth and other collaterals to develop service plans that assist youth in addressing challengesDocuments all interactions in designated electronic recordParticipates in team/individual supervision and meetings as necessaryCollaborates with co-workers and participates in internal agency programs to provide the most comprehensive client services Qualifications: BA in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology is requiredExperience working with at-risk youth and familiesExperience with outreach programsA valid driver's licenseReliable transportation (proof of insurance is required) Benefits, Full-time: Health, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceShort/Long-Term Disability options403(b) RetirementPaid Time off (PTO)Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment. COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.