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Juvenile Justice Specialist
1 month ago
At Youth Outreach Services, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Juvenile Justice Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in providing direct services to clients, including individual, group, and family counseling, outreach in the community, and collaboration with referral sources, area police departments, probation/aftercare services, and other community agencies.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct initial assessments utilizing the YASI assessment tool at admission and discharge, when applicable.
- Assist clients in the development of personal service plans.
- Facilitate group sessions by providing relevant information and educational materials to clients in a group setting.
- Assist in the development and execution of recreational activities a minimum of one day per week.
- Transport youth to and from the Day Reporting Center and Evening Reporting Center utilizing Youth Outreach Services vehicles.
- Attend court with youth as necessary.
- Participate in team and individual supervision meetings as necessary.
- Maintain weekly contact with probation/aftercare officers.
- Collaborate with co-workers, both in the same location, as well as in other offices, and participate in internal agency programs to provide the most comprehensive client services possible.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts of the agency.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and constituencies.
- Full access to client information. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university preferred; High school diploma or GED required and at least 2 years experience working with at-risk juveniles.
- Experience working with at-risk juveniles preferred.
- Experience working with youth involved in the juvenile justice system is preferred.
- Experience working with youth and families preferred.
- 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
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.
