Youth Specialist

LSSI • Nachusa, IL

3h • $25 - $29

About The Position

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 $25-$28.50/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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Experience with counseling, including crisis intervention, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention to clients and their families.
• Provide after-hours crisis intervention services through participation in the assigned on-call rotation.
• Carry caseload of clients providing individual, family, and group counseling, case management, and other support services.
• Provide on-gong assessment and treatment planning for youth on caseloads and linkage of clients to needed services.
• Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Comply with all requirements involving record keeping and/or billing.
• 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.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

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