Department: Child Welfare

Location: Bellwood

Schedule: (Part-Time) Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12 A.M - 8 A.M.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the House 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; collaborate with case managers in reviewing and planning individual service plans; and provide transportation, as needed.

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

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or at least 60 hours of college credits
• One year's experience working with high-risk adolescents, preferably in a residential setting
• 3 year's experience working with youths at risk without 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

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.