Therapeutic Youth Support Specialist

Hoyleton Youth & Family Services; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community support organization in Belleville, Illinois, is hiring a Youth Care Worker to implement therapeutic programming for youth. The role involves engaging youth in skill-building activities, ensuring safety, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. Candidates should have a high school diploma orGED; a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services is preferred. The organization offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy actively engaging youth and have emotional maturity.
• Ability to pass the written and physical TCI tests.
• Must possess and retain a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily therapeutic programming for youth.
• Ensure safety and develop positive relationships with youth.
• Engage in reflective practice and participate in clinical staffing.

Skills

Engaging youth

Crisis de-escalation

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

A community support organization in Belleville, Illinois, is hiring a Youth Care Worker to implement therapeutic programming for youth. The role involves engaging youth in skill-building activities, ensuring safety, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. Candidates should have a high school diploma orGED; a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services is preferred. The organization offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan with employer match.