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Buffalo Grove, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive OMNI a proud staple serving families in our community for over 50-years is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Justice Youth Mentor to join our team and make a meaningful impact through compassionate collaborative care.

This is a part-time position and requires being fluent (written and verbal) in both English and Spanish.

In this role youll provide individual and family therapy to children ages 510 within a trauma-informed client-centered setting. Whether youre just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise in child therapy youll be supported by experienced clinicians and a leadership team that truly values your growth and perspective.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a team that cares: We believe in teamwork empathy and shared success. Youll have access to clinical support supervision and colleagues who genuinely want to see you thrive.
  • Make a lasting impact: Our mission is rooted in helping families and transforming lives. Your work will matternot just to clients but to the community.
  • Grow in your profession: We invest in your development and create opportunities to expand your skills and confidence in youth & children focused mentoring.
  • Feel supported by leadership: Your insights and ideas are welcomed. We foster a culture of respect inclusivity and shared purpose.
  • Have fun: Last but not least we value making sure our team also enjoys the work that they do.

What Youll Gain:

  • A supportive team culture focused on collaboration supervision and ongoing professional development
  • The opportunity to build trusting relationships with families and help children thrive
  • Experience with a diverse client population and a team united by a shared mission to support the community
  • Leadership that listens values your input and encourages clinical growth
Job Summary:
To provide coaching support and skill building to youth in the community setting. Services are provided mostly to those that speak Spanish as a primary language.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide coaching support and skill building to youth in the community. Focus on activities and experiential exercises focused on treatment goals.
  • For juvenile justice involved youth reducing recidivism developing a positive support network completing and/or re-engaging in school obtaining employment and linkage to needed support services.
  • Coordinate and communicate regularly with primary mental health/substance use therapist.
  • Meet and maintain agencys standard quality of service.
  • Adhere to all agencys policies and procedures including policies governing clients rights to privacy and the confidentiality of all information concerning clients.
  • Maintain client files with clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and in accordance with OMNI policies and contractual agreements using a trauma informed approach.
  • Prepare required reports case notes entry into appropriate billing database and other documentation on a timely basis.
  • Participate in individual and group supervision including collaboration on case planning among all involved clinical staff.
  • Maintain regular communication with identified caregivers.
  • Perform other duties which may be assigned to support the departments or agencys mission.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
  • Fluent in English and Spanish in order to provide verbal and written communication.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work evening and/or weekend hours if needed to carry out all job responsibilities.
  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients and coworkers cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Work effectively with diverse workforce and client groups.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Excellent communication writing and organizational skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and use of discretion in performance of duties operating within the limits of the agencys standard practice.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Valid Drivers License and proof of insurance.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree

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