Department: Counseling
Location: Austin
Address: Chicago, IL 60651
Schedule: Hours vary
Responsibilities:
- Provides outreach to engage high-risk youth in services.
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Meet with parents and guardians to assist with engagement
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Provides counseling, employment, educational, and life skills training
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Coordinates with other YOS services to engage youth and families in appropriate services
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Provides transportation to youth as necessary
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Maintains contact or establishes relationships with referral sources beneficial to the client and/or agency
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Makes referrals to appropriate programs and/or services both internally and externally and formulates necessary follow-up in a timely manner.
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Refer youth to services as needed.
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Works with youth and other collaterals to develop service plans that assist youth in addressing challenges
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Documents all interactions in designated electronic record
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Participates in team/individual supervision and meetings as necessary
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Collaborates 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 required
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Experience working with at-risk youth and families
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Experience with outreach programs
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A valid driver's license
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Reliable transportation (proof of insurance is required)
Benefits, Full-time:
- Health, Dental, Vision
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Life Insurance
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Short/Long-Term Disability options
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403(b) Retirement
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Paid Time off (PTO)
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Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
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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.