Youth and Family Support Specialist
Clarvida - Illinois
Summary
Clarvida is seeking a Youth and Family Support Specialist to work with families of children experiencing severe emotional disturbance. In this role, you will engage families in a family-centered treatment plan that highlights strengths, supports, and needs. You will use this plan to provide counseling, mentoring, linkage to community resources, and ongoing assessment of progress and changes. This position works independently with clients while receiving regular, supportive supervision. The role also includes participation in a rotating on-call service to support foster parents by phone, virtually, or in person when needed.
Job description
About the Role
Clarvida is seeking a Youth and Family Support Specialist to work with families of children experiencing severe emotional disturbance. In this role, you will engage families in a family-centered treatment plan that highlights strengths, supports, and needs. You will use this plan to provide counseling, mentoring, linkage to community resources, and ongoing assessment of progress and changes. This position works independently with clients while receiving regular, supportive supervision. The role also includes participation in a rotating on-call service to support foster parents by phone, virtually, or in person when needed.
Responsibilities
- Engage families in family-centered treatment planning based on strengths and needs
- Provide counseling, mentoring, and skills-based support to youth and families
- Conduct ongoing assessments of progress and changing needs
- Link families to appropriate community-based services and resources
- Support placement stability and family relationships
- Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, and service providers
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for foster parent support
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
- Deliver services across office, home, and community settings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services–related field
- Experience working with or knowledge of the needs of high-risk youth
- Strong planning, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of local educational, vocational, recreational, and counseling resources
- Understanding of and experience working with diverse faith traditions within the community
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing and active automobile insurance
- Ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within 30 days of hire if relocating from out of state
- CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services–related field
- Experience working with or knowledge of the needs of high-risk youth
- Strong planning, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of local educational, vocational, recreational, and counseling resources
- Understanding of and experience working with diverse faith traditions within the community
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing and active automobile insurance
- Ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within 30 days of hire if relocating from out of state
- CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- DailyPay
- Training & development
- Continuing education credits
- Company-provided cell phone
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- National discounts
- Mileage reimbursement
- Four-day work week
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekly supervision
Company overview
Clarvida - Illinois is a behavioral health and human services organization operating in the state of Illinois. As part of the broader Clarvida network, this Illinois-based division specializes in providing comprehensive mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and support services to individuals and families across the state. The organization focuses on delivering person-centered care through evidence-based practices and integrated treatment approaches. Clarvida's services typically include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and community-based support programs designed to address various mental health conditions and behavioral challenges. The organization plays a crucial role in Illinois' healthcare ecosystem by serving diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families, with particular attention to underserved communities. Their approach emphasizes recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practices, and collaborative treatment planning to help clients achieve improved mental wellness and functional outcomes. As a healthcare provider in the behavioral health sector, Clarvida - Illinois contributes to the state's public health infrastructure by addressing critical mental health needs and supporting community wellbeing through accessible, quality care services.