YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Allendale; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Allendale seeks a Youth Support Specialist to actively engage in emergency shelter and transitional living programs, delivering individual and group activities, guidance, and support for residents’ safety, crisis stabilization, health, and education. You will help maintain records and assist with the physical environment.

The role includes 1st and 2nd shift coverage. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred Bachelor’s in human services or related field and up to 5

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in human services or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• 5 years of equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience in youth services or trauma-informed care preferred.
• Ability to work 1st and 2nd shifts.

Responsibilities

• The Youth Support Specialist works within the emergency shelter and transitional living program to implement individual and group programs, guidance and support for residents’ safety, crisis stabilization, health, education, and welfare.
• Care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Crisis intervention

Resident supervision

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field (preferred)

5 years equivalent experience

Job description

Do you expect something more for your career? Bring your skills and talents to a role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional to fill the role of Youth Support Specialist!If you are adept at multi-tasking and embrace playing an integral role in changing the lives of the youth we want to talk to you!This Position Will:The Youth Support Specialist works actively within the emergency shelter and transitional living program to implement individual and group programs, guidance and support through the care, supervision, monitoring, and direction of the residents’ encompassing activities related to residents’ safety, crisis stabilization, health, education, and welfare as well as care for the physical environment and maintain appropriate records.*This position is expected to work 1st and 2nd shift*Allendale’s rich heritage is based upon 125 years of meeting society’s needs by determining new ways to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families who have endured tremendous devastation and loss. We embrace challenge; we seek out new ways to learn and to grow along with families, regardless of their circumstance or what brought them to us. That is WHO we have always been, and WHO we continue to be today. Our goal is to provide safe homes, high-quality specialized education and vocational training options; and clinical services to children and their families while recovering from severe childhood trauma. We focus on helping youth who have progressed in treatment and are working toward self-sufficiency or returning to their home environment. Our programs emphasize community involvement and community integration as part of the individualized treatment goals.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insurance#AllendaleLearn.Grow.Heal_1The Ideal Candidate Will Possess a High School Diploma is Required/GED is required but Bachelor’s Degree is referred in human services or related field or 5 years equivalent experience.