CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS is hiring: Outreach Worker in Chicago
CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS, Chicago, IL, US
Job Description
Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives?
Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!
Title: Outreach Worker
Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)
Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org
Compensation: $50,0336 - $53,000 per year; commensurate with education, credentials & experience
Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of ESI & Continuous Quality Improvement
Supervisor Responsibilities: No
Location: CYC Rebecca Crown Center at 7601 S. Phillips Ave (Chicago, IL)
Schedule: 8:30a - 5:00p; Monday - Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs
Purpose: The Outreach Worker supports resources and referrals to referred DCFS youth and foster families toward the goal of stabilizing placements and assisting youth in the achievement of educational goals; network and interface with assigned POS foster care agency and Caseworker to ensure coordination of educational and developmental programs and services with the child's service plan.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and coordinate a continuum of case management services for ages 6 through 19 years old foster care youth; development of effective working relationship with youth and foster parent; completion of all intake and initial assessment protocols; conducting periodic home visits to foster home.
- Responsible for the development of collaborative relationships with POS agency staff, school officials, and related organizations and educational resources; coordination of services with all parties; ensuring that appropriate referrals and linkages are made with all resources identified.
- Responsible for ensuring that educational assessments and intervention plans are provided to participating youth as needed.
- Responsible for the provision of outreach services to foster parents inclusive of counseling, parenting training, and other support services as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring that truant youth or dropouts are re-engaged, improving school attendance, developing goals for completion of high school, and for achievement of CPS core content areas.
- Responsible for monitoring of youths’ educational progress and participation in agency, POS, CPS or other staffing; acting as an educational advocate within established educational systems inclusive of IEP process, as needed.
Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC’s Mantras:
- ATTITUDE MATTERS - Positivity begins with me. My attitude has the power to influence my environment and inspire those around me. I aim to be enthusiastic, optimistic, and kind—even when things get hard.
- CARE FOR REAL - I will take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others.
- OWN IT - I will never say, “That’s not my job.” When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect.
- PUSH FORWARD - I will be determined and progressive in thought and action. I will press on when problems arise and find innovative ways to solve issues. I will continuously learn and be open to the ideas of others.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work in human services, education, social work or related field and 2 years case management, community outreach, and recruitment experience.
Or
- Associate degree in social work in human services, education, social work or related field and 5 years case management, community outreach, and recruitment experience.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully engage and work with hard-to-reach youth.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
- Energetic and outgoing personality; ability to connect and engage
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people and work within communities on the south and west-sides of the city.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, able to pass DMV background check and possess a vehicle to use for work.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403B, AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances), Pet Insurance