Bilingual (English/Spanish) Youth Mentor (Part-time)

OMNI Youth Services • Buffalo Grove, IL

14d

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? OMNI, a proud staple serving families in our community for over 50-years, is seeking a dedicated Youth Mentor to join our team and make a meaningful impact through compassionate, collaborative care. In this role, you’ll provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5–10 within a trauma-informed, client-centered setting. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise in child therapy, you'll be supported by experienced clinicians and a leadership team that truly values your growth and perspective. Why Join Us? Be part of a team that cares: We believe in teamwork, empathy, and shared success. You’ll have access to clinical support, supervision, and colleagues who genuinely want to see you thrive. Make a lasting impact: Our mission is rooted in helping families and transforming lives. Your work will matter—not just to clients, but to the community. Grow in your profession: We invest in your development and create opportunities to expand your skills and confidence in youth & children focused mentoring. Feel supported by leadership: Your insights and ideas are welcomed. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose. Have fun: Last but not least, we value making sure our team also enjoys the work that they do. What You’ll Gain: A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, supervision, and ongoing professional development The opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and help children thrive Experience with a diverse client population and a team united by a shared mission to support the community Leadership that listens, values your input, and encourages clinical growth Job Summary: To provide coaching, support and skill building to youth in the community setting. Services are provided mostly to those that speak Spanish as a primary language.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish in order to provide verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to carry out all job responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Work effectively with diverse workforce and client groups.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and use of discretion in performance of duties operating within the limits of the agency’s standard practice.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, support, and skill building to youth in the community.
• Focus on activities and experiential exercises focused on treatment goals.
• For juvenile justice involved youth, reducing recidivism, developing a positive support network, completing and/or re-engaging in school, obtaining employment, and linkage to needed support services.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with primary mental health/substance use therapist.
• Meet and maintain agency’s standard quality of service.
• Adhere to all agency’s policies and procedures, including policies governing clients’ rights to privacy and the confidentiality of all information concerning clients.
• Maintain client files with clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual agreements using a trauma informed approach.
• Prepare required reports, case notes, entry into appropriate billing database, and other documentation on a timely basis.
• Participate in individual and group supervision, including collaboration on case planning among all involved clinical staff.
• Maintain regular communication with identified caregivers.
• Perform other duties which may be assigned to support the department’s or agency’s mission.

Benefits

• A supportive team culture focused on collaboration, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and help children thrive
• Experience with a diverse client population and a team united by a shared mission to support the community
• Leadership that listens, values your input, and encourages clinical growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level