Youth & Family Crisis Counselor – In-Home Support

Youth Outreach Services; Melrose Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A community service organization seeks a Youth and Family Support Counselor for the CCBYS program in Melrose Park, IL. This role focuses on crisis support and stabilization for youth aged 11–17. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and be willing to provide direct services. The position offers a rotating schedule with possible remote work after probation and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access are mandatory.
• Willingness to respond to in-person client situations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond in collaboration with police to support youth in crisis.
• Provide intensive home-based counseling and stabilization services.
• Connect families to appropriate community resources.

Skills

Experience providing direct services to adolescents

Spanish-speaking

Ability to respond to in-person client situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

A community service organization seeks a Youth and Family Support Counselor for the CCBYS program in Melrose Park, IL. This role focuses on crisis support and stabilization for youth aged 11–17. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and be willing to provide direct services. The position offers a rotating schedule with possible remote work after probation and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.