Family Team Facilitator

Overview

Department: Juvenile Justice

Location: Two different locations:
Chicago, IL 60616/ 60612

Schedule: Monday
- Friday; 8 hours/day

Salary: $45,000 - $48,000 (based on experience & qualifications)

The Family Team Facilitator collaborates with youth, families, and informal and formal support to identify individualized needs for youth dually involved in the Juvenile Justice systems and develop a plan of care to meet those needs.

• Facilitating meetings with identified parties utilizing a wraparound approach
• Completing strength-based assessments of all life domains, identifying both strengths and needs
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to engage youth, families, and informal and formal supports, including child welfare caseworkers
• Assuring care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values
• Gathers and inputs all data electronically for service progress tracking and quality assurance
• Complete assessments, lead family team meetings, and advocate for youth and family

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-4 years of experience dealing with high-risk youth in the juvenile justice system
• YASI training (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument)
• At least two years of experience coordinating care, working with youth and families on a direct service level
• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the family’s needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to helping youth and families reach their goals
• Strong attention to detail in the coordination of services and care

• 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

Youth Outreach Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.