Residential Youth Counselor — Group Activities & Emotional Support

Safe Families; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A child services organization is seeking a Child Care Worker in Evanston, Illinois. The role focuses on working with youth ages 6-17 in a structured environment and includes facilitating group activities, enhancing daily living skills, and providing emotional support. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent experience, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. The position is ideal for individuals with experience in supporting at-risk youth and working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license (preferred).
• Open to supervision and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities for youth ages 6-17.
• Enhance clients' daily living skills and monitor their safety.
• Support clients emotionally and socially through counseling.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Monitoring clients

Facilitating group activities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Bachelor's in any field with 2 years supervised experience

5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services

Job description

A child services organization is seeking a Child Care Worker in Evanston, Illinois. The role focuses on working with youth ages 6-17 in a structured environment and includes facilitating group activities, enhancing daily living skills, and providing emotional support. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent experience, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid Illinois driver's license. The position is ideal for individuals with experience in supporting at-risk youth and working as part of a team.