In-Home Family Mentor & Support Specialist

Blue Kite Wellness; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Blue Kite Wellness invites applications for a Family Mentor and Support role serving Chicago’s South Side communities. You will mentor children and support families through structured sessions, in-home visits, community-based work, and telehealth where appropriate.

Join a mission-driven team focused on trauma-informed, family-centered care, with opportunities for training, supervision, and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or families, particularly in contexts involving behavioral or emotional challenges.
• The ability to connect with children and families, fostering trust and creating a supportive, engaging environment.
• Ability to think creatively and adjust strategies based on each child's and family's unique needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with care coordinators and other service providers to deliver comprehensive support.
• A valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel to client locations.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma required.
• Candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Develop Tailored Lesson Plans: Create structured, individualized lesson plans for children, addressing emotions, social skills, and behavior.
• Conduct Mentoring Sessions: Provide one-on-one mentoring in home, community, or telehealth settings.
• Behavioral Support: Help children develop coping strategies and positive behavioral changes.
• Progress Monitoring: Document session details and track behavioral progress.
• Family Collaboration: Communicate with families to align in-home and mentoring support.
• Family Support (Mornings, afternoons, weekends): Align with parents' schedules.
• Provide Guidance and Advocacy: Help parents understand and manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Resource Navigation: Connect families with mental health services and educational support.
• Crisis Intervention: Support families during crises with stress management strategies.
• Collaborate with Care Coordinators: Ensure comprehensive care with other professionals.
• Flexible Session Scheduling: Sessions mostly mornings/afternoons; some weekends.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate records of all family interactions.

Skills

Experience with children

Family connection

Creative thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license & transportation

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Blue Kite Wellness invites applications for a Family Mentor and Support role serving Chicago’s South Side communities. You will mentor children and support families through structured sessions, in-home visits, community-based work, and telehealth where appropriate.

Join a mission-driven team focused on trauma-informed, family-centered care, with opportunities for training, supervision, and career growth in a collaborative environment.