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Position title: Outreach Counselor
Department: Counseling
Location: Lyons Township Office. -La Grange, IL 60525
Schedule: Flexible Hours/ Mon to Thursday 12 pm to 8 pm and Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Salary: $45,00 – $48,000 (Depending on qualifications)
Are you passionate about working with at-risk youth and helping them build brighter futures? Youth Outreach Services (YOS) is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Outreach Counselor to join our team.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Outreach Counselor provides street outreach and counseling services to high-risk adolescents. This role focuses on engaging youth and families, conducting assessments, delivering counseling and life skills support, and connecting participants to appropriate internal and external resources. The Outreach Counselor works closely with community partners and YOS programs to support youth development in diverse community settings while maintaining accurate documentation and strict confidentiality standards.
Outreach Counselor Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach to engage high-risk youth and their families in services.
- Meet with parents/guardians to support youth engagement.
- Provide counseling, employment, educational, and life skills training.
- Coordinate with YOS services to connect youth and families to resources.
- Offer transportation to youth as needed.
- Build relationships with referral sources that are beneficial to clients.
- Make referrals to appropriate internal and external programs, ensuring timely follow-ups.
- Develop and implement service plans tailored to youth needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic records.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and collaborative agency programs.
Outreach Counselor Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology (required).
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Familiarity with outreach programs.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability options.
- Retirement Plan: 403(b) with eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous accruals to support work-life balance.
- Additional Perks: Mileage reimbursement (specific to this position).
YOS is an E-verify participating employer.
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.