Peer Outreach Worker (Recovery Support Services)

Kenneth Young Center • Schaumburg, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Peer Outreach Worker - Recovery Support Services Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities. Ken­neth Young Cen­ter offers a robust ben­e­fit pack­age that is high­ly com­pet­i­tive to the mar­ket and offers all full-time employ­ees the following: 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS) Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover) Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­er­age for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS) Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit) Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) To fur­ther pro­mote an active and healthy work/ life bal­ance, KYC also offers a gen­er­ous amount of paid time off and staff holidays. 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority) 8 Paid Orga­­­nization-Wide Hol­i­days 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually Job Scope: The position primarily entails providing prevention, resources, STI and HIV/AIDS testing services for the risk population defined by the Center for Disease Control: Black and Latinx Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), high-risk heterosexuals, and people who use drugs (PUD) in the designated service area. Provide and execute a plan to reduce health disparities and increase HIV prevention strategies in targeted communities throughout Cook (non-Chicago), DuPage, and Kane Counties and complete required components of the HIV prevention, Youth Experiencing Homelessness, and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program as assigned. This position is grant-funded and is subject to the availability of funds. Work Location: 650 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 104, Schaumburg, IL Service Implementation Area: Cook (non-Chicago), DuPage, and Kane Counties

Requirements

• A DCFS background check must be cleared to confirm a job offer for this position.
• Reliable, insured transportation is necessary for community outreach, presentations, meetings, and community engagement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where objectives may pivot due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Have a valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and proof of insurance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social services, education, or a related field or relevant work/life experience is desired.
• Experience using Microsoft Suites and Google Drive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HIV Prevention and Youth Experiencing Homelessness fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with various community sectors, including local law enforcement, first responders, social service agencies, persons in recovery, persons using substances, persons living with HIV/AIDS, persons experiencing homelessness, and other community members to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Participate in planned outreach and education in the community.
• Work with staff to schedule program events, organize logistics, and handle supplies and information.
• Work collaboratively with the media department to produce prevention, education, and resource materials within the scope of the project.
• Work at identifying the needs of youth experiencing homelessness and provide street outreach (i.e., resources, HIV testing, community hotlines, etc.) to meet those needs.
• Work collaboratively with the supervisor to provide HIV and STI testing for the target population.
• Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Attend mandated training and workshops.
• Meet with a supervisor as scheduled.
• Participate in required and supplemental professional development opportunities.
• Follow best practices as defined by the project’s funder.
• In compliance with grant rules, proactively plan and collaborate in all community efforts with other division projects with shared objectives for greater reach.
• N. Participate in agency-wide meetings.
• O. Work collaboratively with other KYC divisions.
• P. Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Accurately collect quantitative and qualitative data for reports and other documents required by KYC or the funder.
• Prepare all required and supporting documentation requested by funders and KYC.
• Receive administrative input from the supervisor and provide feedback regarding administrative issues.
• Provide ongoing supervision and performance evaluation for supervisees building on strengths and identifying ongoing growth/training needs.
• Effectively implement and monitor program performance including individual and unit productivity expectations.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with orga­ni­za­tion­al matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illi­nois - BCBS)
• Den­tal (BCBS), and Vision Insur­ance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Dis­abil­i­ty (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flex­i­ble Spend­ing Account (with annu­al rollover)
• Basic life insur­ance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for addi­tion­al vol­un­tary cov­erage for self, spouse, or depen­dents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increas­es based on seniority)
• 8 Paid Orga­­­nization-Wide Hol­i­days
• 3 Per­son­al Float­ing Hol­i­days annually

What This Job Offers

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