Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Youth Outreach Services, Illinois

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  • Youth Outreach Services
  • Illinois

Job Description

Department: Juvenile Justice

Location:  Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - Pere Marquette (Grafton)

Address: 17808 State Highway 100 West, Grafton, IL, 62037

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-7:00pm & Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm*

*Various shifts available -  Full Time or Part Time

Position Overview

Provides substance use counseling and support services to juvenile offenders admitted into the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Treatment Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes intakes and assessments as needed
  • Provides individual and group counseling
  • Completes treatment planning and other required clinical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and licensing regulations
  • Provides case management services and coordination of the youth's treatment
  • Develops post-release plans
  • Participates in staff growth and development activities

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field
  • Experience with offender populations preferred
  • Experience with juveniles preferred
  • Must meet professional staff qualifications as required by 77 Illinois Administrative Code 2060.309 within two years of employment

Benefits, Full-time:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability options
  • 403(b) Retirement
  • Paid Time off (PTO)
  • Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
  • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.

COVID-19 Policy : In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Saturday,

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