Youth Care Worker Parttime
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Child Care/Nanny
Position: Youth Care Worker
Department: Homeless Youth
Location: Bellwood, Illinois.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 8 A.M - 4 P.M.
- Weekends only
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Youth Care Worker assists adolescent wards of the state with preparing for adulthood by providing counseling, employment assistance, and educational/life skills training. A Youth Care Worker refers residents for services, as needed; collaborates with case managers in reviewing and planning individual service plans; and provides transportation, as needed.
Knowledge of DCFS policies, procedures, and regulations is an asset.
Qualifications- Associate degree or at least 60 hours of college credits
- One year of experience working with high-risk adolescents, preferably in a residential setting
- Three years of experience working with youths at risk without a college degree
- Valid driver's license
- Clear driving record
- Reliable transportation (proof of insurance may be needed)
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
We welcome all applicants, including retirees, recent graduates, and students. If you have a passion for working with youth and meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace, and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
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