Location: Buffalo Grove IL (Hybrid onsite 4 days a week/1 day at home) Job type: Full-time Salary: $55000 per year OMNI If you have a passion for helping and a commitment to improving the lives of those around you OMNI is a great fit for you. Serving the Northwest Chicagoland community for over 50 years OMNI provides transformative behavioral health services to individuals of all backgrounds and ages with a recent expansion into adult services. Were looking for a qualified professional to help lead this expansion and oversee our seasonal internship program where we help tomorrows talent prepare for counseling on their own. YOUR ROLE This position is responsibile to facilitate program efforts in the agencys Vernon Township Resource Services Program. You will provide direct service to clients seeking assistance through the community resource centers which include but are not limited to community liaison and outreach counseling education and program development. CORE RESPONSIBILITES - Establish professional relationships with Lake County resources for social determinants of health.
- Respond to requests for assistance with social determinants of health from Vernon Township residents
- Coordinate and facilitate community education events.
- Holiday gift drive for youth who may not receive holiday gifts
- Assist residents in the completion of Medicaid and Managed Care Organization applications.
- Connect Vernon Township residents to housing resources and eviction prevention support.
- Connect Vernon Township residents and assist them in the process of applying for support from utility companies.
- Provide connection to food pantries and other resources for food and basic needs.
- Develop system to track program participants and the services they receive.
- Link individuals to appropriate counseling services.
- Completes other tasks which may be assigned to support agencys mission
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in a human service-related field (required)
- Two years experience in community outreach
- Bilingual in Russian (required)
- Knowledge of community-based services and partnerships
- Strong organization skills
- Valid drivers license and proof of insurance (Required)
BENEFITS - Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Hybrid schedule
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Loan assistance as eligible
- PTO
- Retirement Plan -403(b)
COMMITMENT OMNI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI Youth Services is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. It does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individuals race sex age religion color national origin disability genetic information marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other non-merit factor protected under state local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting hiring compensation benefits promotions training transfer termination and opportunities for training.
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