Bilingual Youth Mentor & Intake Specialist (EnglishSpanish)
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Job Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bilingual Mentor & Intake Specialist (English/Spanish)
OMNI Illinois Full-Time
OMNI a trusted mental health provider serving families for over 50 years is seeking a dedicated bilingual (English/Spanish) Therapeutic Mentor and Intake this role you will provide coaching children and adolescents within a trauma-informed client-centered and evidence-based framework. Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your expertise in the counseling field OMNI offers supervision professional development and a collaborative team environment.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience working with children and adolescents trauma-informed care and working with diverse populations including Spanish-speaking families.
Why Join OMNI
- Supportive team culture: Work alongside colleagues who value teamwork empathy and shared success.
- Make a meaningful impact: Help children adolescents and families thrive in safe inclusive and affirming environments.
- Professional growth: Access clinical supervision training and skill-building opportunities and trauma-informed care.
- Leadership that listens: Share your insights and ideas in a culture of inclusivity and respect.
- Positive workplace culture: Enjoy meaningful work while maintaining work-life balance and team connection.
- Engrained in the community: OMNI has been a trusted part of the community for over 50 years. Our team loves changing lives and making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide coaching support and skill building to clients in the community. Engagement in activities and experiential exercises created in collaboration with primary clinical therapist assigned to the case.
- For juvenile justice involved individuals: reducing recidivism developing a positive support network completing and/or re-engaging in school obtaining employment and linkage to needed support services.
- 60% of time will be spent in the field.
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with primary clinical therapist.
- Prepare required case notes and documentation for billing and program monitoring
- In conjunction with Intake Manager answer and return all phone calls.
- Receives and oversee the scheduling of the administrative and initial assessment for client admission to the program.
- Schedules case to counselor to complete clinical assessment.
- In conjunction with MHJJ Client Engagement Coordinator manage and audit all referrals from juvenile justice.
- In conjunction with MHJJ Client Engagement Coordinator assist with tracking and reporting on at-risk youth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a human services or related field.
- Fluent in 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $54600
- Health dental life short-term and long-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off (vacation sick leave) and 14 paid holidays
- Professional development and clinical supervision
What Our Team Says
- I love building trusting relationships with clients and supporting them in making positive changes.
- The culture at OMNI is inclusive professional and everyone is passionate about the work we do.
About OMNI
OMNI has been providing compassionate trauma-informed and culturally responsive mental health services to the Illinois community for over 50 years. We are committed to equity inclusion and a supportive workplace for all employees.
OMNI Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race sex age religion color national origin disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other protected category.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
About Company
OMNI is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving communities in Illinois through accessible counseling services and community programs that strengthen youth, families, and individuals. As your partner in building a better future, it is our mission to provide our communit ... View more
