Outreach Counselor Job at Youth Outreach Services
Youth Outreach Services Austin, IL
$18 - $21 an hour
Department: Counseling
Location: Austin
Address: 5910 W. Division Chicago, IL 60651
Schedule: Hours vary
Responsibilities:
- Provides outreach to engage high risk youth in services.
- Meet with parents and guardians to assist engagement
- Provides counseling, employment, educational and life skills training
- Coordinates with other YOS services to engages youth and families in appropriate services
- Provides transportation to youth as necessary
- Maintains contact or establishes relationships with referral sources beneficial to the client and/or agency
- Makes 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 challenges
- Documents all interactions in designated electronic record
- Participates in team/individual supervision and meetings as necessary
- 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
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Experience with outreach programs
- A valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation (proof of insurance is required)
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
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.
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