Intensive Home Based Support Specialist

MARSHMALLOWS HOPE NONPROFIT; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

MARSHMALLOWS HOPE NONPROFIT is seeking a Community-Based Behavioral Health Specialist to provide in-home support to youth and families across Peoria and surrounding counties.

Join a team focused on stabilization, skill development, crisis prevention, and family functioning, delivering services in the community and collaborating with schools and clinical teams to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and families facing behavioral health challenges.
• Experience with high-risk youth in community-based settings preferred.
• Strong crisis management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, and partners.
• Live in a county within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home behavioral and emotional support to children and families.
• Help families implement treatment plans and develop strategies for positive outcomes.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and stabilization support when needed.
• Teach coping skills, communication techniques, and behavioral management.
• Coordinate care with clinical teams, schools, and community providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

This position with service Peoria, Stark, Marshall, Putn, Woodford, Fulton, and Tazewell counties.

Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome behavioral health challenges?

Join our team as a Community-Based Behavioral Health Specialist and provide meaningful, in-home support to youth and families in their communities.

This role provides intensive, community-based behavioral health services focused on stabilization, skill development, crisis prevention, and strengthening family functioning. You will work directly with children and caregivers to build skills, support treatment goals, and help families navigate challenging situations.

Compensation

$45,000–$50,000 annually, plus a $5,000 vehicle maintenance allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home behavioral and emotional support services to children and families.
• Help families implement individualized treatment plans and develop strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, and stabilization support when needed.
• Teach and reinforce coping skills, communication techniques, and behavioral management strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, schools, and community providers to coordinate care and support client needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families facing behavioral health challenges.
• Experience supporting high-risk youth and families in community-based settings preferred.
• Strong crisis management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, and community partners.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must live in a county within the service area they will be supporting.

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a direct impact on the lives of children and families.
• Provide services in the community where families live and thrive.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for youth and families.
• Competitive compensation package with base pay and incentive opportunities.

Flexible work from home options available.