Bilingual Counselor for Youth Development

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Youth Guidance Full time
About Our Organization

Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving over 18,000 youth across the country. Our mission is to empower young people to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and succeed in life. We believe that every child deserves a supportive and nurturing environment to thrive.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bilingual BAM Counselor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding young male-identifying youth in grades to develop social skills, make responsible decisions, and become positive members of their school and community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the BAM Program Supervisor, Curriculum Specialist, and school administration to identify, recruit, and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth.
  • Lead and facilitate 4-5 weekly BAM groups during the school day, utilizing youth engagement, clinical counseling, and men's rites of passage skills.
  • Provide individualized support to all BAM participants and provide individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions as needed.
  • Participate in monthly staff development training and team meetings on the evidence-based BAM curriculum and other relevant topics.
  • Document all interactions with youth, including group and individual case notes, clinical assessments, and program narratives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a minimum of two years of youth engagement experience.
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an accredited university and one year of youth engagement experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience providing supervised group counseling.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • Knowledge of advanced psychological concepts, such as CBT and clinical processing.
  • Ability to commit to working in at-risk environments.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
What We Offer
  • A competitive benefit package.
  • A hiring bonus of $250 for part-time and $750 for full-time.
  • A retention bonus of $250 after 90 days of continuous service.
  • Licensure test study support, reimbursement, and supervision hours for social services licensure.
Our Commitment to DEIB

Youth Guidance is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) through our words and actions. We recognize the importance of cultural competence and strive to create a workplace that values and leverages the unique backgrounds and talents of our staff.



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