Youth Engagement Specialist

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness • Kankakee, IL

80d • $24

About The Position

The Youth Engagement Specialist provides direct support and intervention services to youth through individual sessions, crisis response, and collaboration with community partners. This role manages a caseload of participants, delivers strengths-based services, and supports program goals through accurate documentation and outcome tracking. The Youth Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring youth voice and satisfaction are reflected in service delivery and contributes to ongoing program improvement through peer observation and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BSW) required with Human services focus
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred
• Ability to read, write, and interpret case notes and procedures
• Capable of leading one-on-one or small group discussions
• Comfortable solving practical problems with limited standardization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of 15-20 participants, adjusted based on program needs and supervisor guidance
• Respond to crisis calls and provide on-site crisis support
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with youth participants as assigned
• Document participant progress and session outcomes per program procedures
• Participate in peer session observations
• Collaborate with community partners to support youth engagement and service coordination
• Collect and review Youth Satisfaction Surveys related to individual services

Benefits

• Competitive Pay $24.04/hour
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees