Top 11 Youth services Jobs in Kankakee, Il

Youth Engagement Specialist
AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC —Kankakee, IL
- $24.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Addiction Medicine
- Bachelor of Science
- Caregiving
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – – Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development – 1037229
Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $82,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Group & Community Engagement Specialist
AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC —Kankakee, IL
- $23.00 - $24.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Youth Care Professional
Nexus Family Healing —Manteno, IL
- $21.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – – Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development (STEAM/AG) – 1037274
Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $82,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Youth Group Home Direct Care Staff
Garden of Prayer Youth Center —Momence, IL
- $17 - $22 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs
GroHR —Kankakee, IL
- $19.25 - $21.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development (STEAM/AG)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Bourbonnais, IL
- $59,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Child Care Assistant- Peotone
Children's Advocate LLC —Peotone, IL
- $17.93 - $19.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Program Supervisor
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois —Bourbonnais, IL
- $72,125 - $75,125 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
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Live-In Youth Life Coach - Mentor
Heartlight Ministries —United States
- $30,642 - $37,317 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Engagement Specialist

AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC -
Kankakee, IL

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Job Details

$24.04 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving
Personal transportation assistance
Document review

Full Job Description

Location: Kankakee, Illinois

Summary
The Youth Engagement Specialist provides direct support and intervention services to youth through individual sessions, crisis response, and collaboration with community partners. This role manages a caseload of participants, delivers strengths-based services, and supports program goals through accurate documentation and outcome tracking. The Youth Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring youth voice and satisfaction are reflected in service delivery and contributes to ongoing program improvement through peer observation and engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following: other duties may be assigned as needed:

Maintain an active caseload of 15–20 participants, adjusted based on program needs and supervisor guidance
Respond to crisis calls and provide on-site crisis support
Conduct one-on-one sessions with youth participants as assigned
Document participant progress and session outcomes per program procedures
Participate in peer session observations
Collaborate with community partners to support youth engagement and service coordination
Collect and review Youth Satisfaction Surveys related to individual services

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive Pay $24.04/hour
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

Training Requirements

Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position
Comply with IDHS program standards and CCBYS requirements
Adhere to the State of Illinois mandated reporting law
Complete all required Federal, IDHS, and agency-mandated training, meetings, and workshops
Complete other duties as assigned

Trauma-Informed Care Commitment
Staff are expected to apply the “5 S’s” in all work:

Safety (physical and emotional)
Self-regulation (manage one’s emotions during support efforts)
Supportiveness (build respectful, caring relationships)
Strengths-based (identify and reinforce clients’ positive traits)
Self-care (manage secondary stress reactions)

In addition, staff are encouraged to integrate the 7 Essential Ingredients (7ei) of trauma-informed care:

Prevalence, Impact, Perspective Shift, Regulation, Relationship, Reason to Be, and Caregiver Capacity

Qualifications
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BSW) required with Human services focus
Experience with at-risk youth preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, and interpret case notes and procedures
Capable of leading one-on-one or small group discussions
Comfortable solving practical problems with limited standardization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

Performance Improvement

Understand and apply Aunt Martha’s 5-step PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) Performance Improvement process

Other Requirements

Availability for evening and weekend hours as needed
Must transport clients in personal vehicle
Valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear driving record
Proof of current automobile insurance
Must accept and apply constructive feedback

Age-Specific Care
This position supports individuals across all age groups, including:

Neonatal, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, and Adult

Client Populations Served
Youth may present with the following needs:

Substance Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect
Pregnant and/or Parenting, Delinquency, Cognitive Delay
Homelessness, Mental Illness, Developmental Delay
Verbal, Physical, or Sexual Aggression
Physical Disabilities, Runaways/Lockouts

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Youth Engagement Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – – Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development – 1037229

Group & Community Engagement Specialist

Youth Care Professional

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – – Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development (STEAM/AG) – 1037274

Youth Group Home Direct Care Staff

Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development (STEAM/AG)

Child Care Assistant- Peotone

Program Supervisor

Live-In Youth Life Coach - Mentor

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