Youth Behavior Coach
Clarvida - Illinois
Summary
As a Youth Behavior Coach, you will have the opportunity to work directly with children with severe emotional disturbance, to help them navigate the emotional challenges of their family changes. Your role will be instrumental in mentoring the children/youth, teaching coping skills, behavior modification, socialization skills, exploring their personal and academic goals, and taking them to various community activities. We offer regular training and supervision for this Intensive home-based model work, to support your personal and professional growth.
Job description
About the Role
As a Youth Behavior Coach, you will have the opportunity to work directly with children with severe emotional disturbance, to help them navigate the emotional challenges of their family changes. Your role will be instrumental in mentoring the children/youth, teaching coping skills, behavior modification, socialization skills, exploring their personal and academic goals, and taking them to various community activities. We offer regular training and supervision for this Intensive home-based model work, to support your personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Mentor youth and provide behavioral and emotional support
- Teach coping skills, behavior modification, and socialization skills
- Support youth in exploring personal, social, and academic goals
- Transport and accompany youth to community activities
- Collaborate with supervisors and service providers in a structured care model
- Participate in required trainings and supervision sessions
- Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency policies and procedures
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED, or Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) eligibility
- Demonstrated skills working with children and/or adults
- Ability to work constructively with clients and service providers
- Ability to accept supervision and follow provider structure
- Willingness and ability to complete a physical and TB (PPD) test within 30 days of hire
- Valid State Driver's License and active automobile insurance
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- National discounts
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company cell phone
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.