Department: Juvenile Justice
Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Chicago, IL
Address: 136 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60612
Schedule: Hours TBD (Full-time)
Position Overview:
Provides substance abuse counseling and support services to juvenile offenders admitted into the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Treatment Program
Responsibilities:
- Completes intakes and assessments as needed
- Provides individual and group counseling
- Completes treatment planning and other required clinical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and licensing regulations
- Provides case management services and coordination of the youth’s treatment
- Develops post-release plans
- Participates in staff growth and development activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field
- Experience with offender populations preferred
- Experience with juveniles preferred
- Must meet professional staff qualifications as required by 77 Illinois Administrative Code 2060.309 within two years of employment
Benefits, Full-time:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,242.88 - $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- working with at-risk youth: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person