Youth Mentor, Adoption Preservation

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Galesburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

26 days PTO per year

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is seeking caring staff to support youth and families within a community-based program. You will collaborate with youth, families, and therapists to plan activities that align with individual treatment plans and educational goals.

You will help youth set achievable goals, act as a positive role model, and communicate progress to the therapist while maintaining professional and respectful interactions with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Knowledge of basic child and adolescent development.
• Experience communicating with youth openly and without judgement.
• Ability to empathize with diverse client needs.
• Clear, comprehensible communication in writing and speech.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Adequate IL insurance coverage as required by statute.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with youth, family, and therapist to identify and participate in activities supporting the youth’s ITP.
• Assist youth with setting goals for academic and personal success.
• Serve as a positive role model to build self-esteem and motivation.
• Communicate with therapist regarding children’s and families’ status.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful behavior in all interactions.

Skills

Youth communication

Empathy

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $16-$18.20/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with youth, family, and the assigned therapist to develop creative ways to identify and participate in activities that support the youth’ ITP.
• Assist youth with setting goals to achieve academic and personal success.
• Serve as a positive role model for the youth and build self-esteem and motivation in the youth.
• Communicate with therapist regarding children’s and/or families’ status.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic child and adolescent development or equivalent life experience required.
• Experience communication with youth openly, without judgement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to empathize with the cultural, psychological, and practical needs of the clients served.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Good organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.