Group & Community Engagement Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Social Work
Mental Health, Youth Development, Crisis Counselor, Community Support Services
Group & Community Engagement Specialist
The Group & Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for delivering structured group sessions to youth in school and community settings, maintaining a caseload of participants, and supporting overall engagement through individual sessions, program-hosted activities, and family events. This role also facilitates group intakes, manages participant documentation, and collaborates closely with community partners. Additional responsibilities include providing backup crisis response support, participating in peer session observations, attending community events, and collecting youth satisfaction feedback to inform service quality.
Include the following, and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.
Comply with IDHS program standards and requirements for CCBYS
Comply with the State of Illinois-mandated reporting law.
Complete all required Federal, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and Agency Core Curriculum and Mandated Reporter training, meetings, and workshops as required.
Complete all other duties as assigned.
Ensure that all employees are using a trauma-informed approach to all their work duties that include the "5 S's". This approach sets a high priority for staff and clients:
- Safety (physical and emotional safety)
- Self-regulation (ability to manage one's own emotions so they do not interfere with the helping process)
- Supportiveness (building relationships with clients that are respectful and caring)
- Strengths (seeking to identify positive traits of all clients)
- Self-care (resolve any secondary stress reactions)
7 Essential Ingredients (7ei)
- Prevalence
- Impact
- Perspective Shift
- Regulation
- Relationship
- Reason to Be
- Caregiver Capacity
Competitive Pay $24.04
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability & Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BSW) required. Previous experience with at-risk youth preferred.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends and flexible in scheduling. Will be required to transport clients in their vehicle. Must be able to accept and incorporate constructive feedback.
Valid Illinois driver's license with a clear driving record.
Documentation verifying current automobile insurance.
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