Youth Care Worker

Insight Global; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in staffing and recruiting seeks a Youth Behavioral Support Specialist in Lake Villa, IL. This full-time role involves supervising youth, maintaining a positive environment, and teaching daily living skills. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, related experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance offerings

Paid leave

Bonus for completion of 1 year

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with youth mentorship.
• Looking for candidates pursuing psychology or social work.
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of youth per OHU and DCFS policies.
• Teaches social skills and participates in daily living activities.
• Transports clients to case related appointments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Location: Lake Villa/Lake County - 215 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Full time

Salary: $19.60/hr - $40,560 annual

Shift: 40-hour work week, shift is usually 2:00pm-11:00pm, but there is some flexibility in schedule based on availability. Encouraged to work weekends if desired and will be paid overtime for any hours over 40/week.

Must Haves:

· Highschool Diploma or GED

· Minimum 21 years of age

· Valid Driver's license and MVR record (vehicles provided, need coverage for auto insurance)

· 1-2 years of experience with a field involving mentorship of youth (nanny, therapist, teacher, etc)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary

· Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of client

Plusses:

· Looking for someone seeking a degree or career in into psychology or social work

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Day to Day:

• Provides supervision of youth in accordance with OHU and DCFS policies

• Maintains a positive work environment

• Teaches, models, and participates in individual and group instruction in daily living, recreational activities, social skills, emotional regulation skills, and independent living skills as prescribed by each youth’s Individual Treatment Plan and the OHU Residential Program Plan

· Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of expectations

· Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our clients

· Maintains a spirit of teamwork with other residential home staff; this includes attending weekly team meetings and staffings, as required

· Attends meetings, training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff

· Transports clients to case related appointments •

· Abides by client and program confidentiality to the highest standard

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Compensation:

$40,560 per year annual salary ($19.60/hr). Bonus for 1 year completion.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Insight Global by 2x

Get notified about new Youth Specialist jobs in Lake Villa, IL.

Youth Behavioral Support Specialist (Part-Time)

STAR Admin- International Marketing Oncology

North Chicago, IL $58,000.00-$70,000.00 3 weeks ago

Mental Health Youth Pathways Case Manager

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.