LGBTQ Youth Behavioral Health Site Coordinator (Avers)

Lawrence Hall; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

FSA

Job summary

Lawrence Hall in Chicago, IL seeks an OAP Site Coordinator to lead one or more independent living program sites for 17-21-year-olds, guiding youth toward independent living and long-term stability.

You'll supervise staff, coordinate services, support treatment planning, and foster a trauma-informed, strengths-based environment. This role suits mentors who enjoy developing teams and shaping futures for young adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in residential, transitional living, shelter care, or related youth services program.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults ages 17-21.
• Strong leadership, supervision, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Older Adolescent Program sites, ensuring a safe, supportive, and strengths-based environment for youth.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff through regular supervision, training, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Support youth in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, employment readiness, education planning, transportation, household management, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, educators, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Manage site operations, including budgets, supplies, vehicle utilization, maintenance needs, documentation, and compliance with agency and DCFS requirements.
• Promote trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention strategies, and continuous quality improvement efforts that enhance outcomes for youth and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Driving

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to youth, families, and communities impacted by trauma.

Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon the principles of the Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model and the core values of Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. Together, these principles are embedded throughout our trauma-informed philosophy and guide how we serve youth and families, support one another as colleagues, and partner with our community.

Our Older Adolescent Program (OAP) supports young adults ages 17-21 as they prepare for successful independent living. Through a youth-guided, strengths-based approach, the program helps participants build the life skills, confidence, and support systems needed to transition into adulthood and achieve long-term stability.

About the Role

As an OAP Site Coordinator, you will provide leadership and oversight for one or more independent living program sites, ensuring youth receive the support, structure, and guidance needed to achieve their goals. This role supervises staff, coordinates services, supports treatment planning, and fosters a therapeutic environment grounded in trauma-informed care and positive youth development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring both youth and staff, leading a team, and helping young adults develop the skills necessary for independent and successful futures.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of one or more Older Adolescent Program sites, ensuring a safe, supportive, and strengths-based environment for youth.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff through regular supervision, training, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Support youth in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, employment readiness, education planning, transportation, household management, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community providers, educators, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Manage site operations, including budgets, supplies, vehicle utilization, maintenance needs, documentation, and compliance with agency and DCFS requirements.
• Promote trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention strategies, and continuous quality improvement efforts that enhance outcomes for youth and staff.

Who We're Looking For

Required

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in residential, transitional living, shelter care, or a related youth services program.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and young adults ages 17-21.
• Strong leadership, supervision, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff, build positive relationships, and support team development.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Access to a personal vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and drug screenings.
• No history of child abuse or neglect.

Preferred

• Knowledge of childhood trauma and experience working with youth and families impacted by traumatic stress.
• Understanding of Positive Youth Development, adolescent development, and strengths-based practices.
• Experience with independent living, transitional living, or community-based youth programs.
• Experience implementing trauma-informed care and crisis intervention practices.

Position Requirements & Work Environment

• Work Location: Older Adolescent Program sites located throughout the Chicagoland area.
• Travel/Driving: Frequent travel between program sites and community locations. Must be able to transport youth using agency vehicles and travel between sites using a personal vehicle as needed.
• Schedule: Full-time position requiring schedule flexibility. Site Coordinators maintain on-call responsibilities 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and may adjust schedules to ensure program coverage.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate multi-level residences, move between floors multiple times throughout a shift, and actively supervise youth in residential and community settings.
• Work Environment: Community-based independent living and transitional living settings serving older adolescents and young adults.
• Other Position Requirements: Must be able to effectively utilize verbal intervention skills, maintain accurate electronic documentation, and support youth and staff through crisis situations when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

We care about the well-being of our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Salary:$62,000 - $67,000 annually. Compensation is based on a set salary rate and may vary based on education and experience.
• Average of 17-25 days PTO + 9 holidays.
• Medical insurance (HMO and PPO options).
• Dental insurance (HMO and PPO options).
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit.
• 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Following job offer acceptance, all new hires are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Individuals who have lived outside of Illinois may also be subject to out-of-state checks, which can take up to eight weeks to process. While these checks are pending, candidates should continue completing all other pre-boarding requirements. Employment may begin once all pre-boarding steps are complete and DCFS clearance has been received.