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Are you looking for meaningful work? Do you want to make an impact on the world? Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is looking for you! We have been voted one of the top 100 places to work in Chicago since 2012!

How Youll Make an Impact:

There is nothing that brings greater life satisfaction than helping others. As a Youth Care Worker, you will act as an advocate, role model and coach for the Youth who live in our residential program. You can change the trajectory of their lives!

Do you have several years of work or volunteer experience working with youth? Are you empathetic with strong listening skills? Are you adaptable and have good communication skills? We want to talk to you!

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To focus on the educational and vocational goals of the youth and young adults in assigned program(s), and to represent the Agency at school, post-secondary development programs and employers; to support the educational and vocational development of youth and young adults, to support administrative procedures and processes for the program; to maintain the professional data and program materials.

Schedule: Monday-Friday. Two late nights until 7:30pm. Two optional remote days per month.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 21 years of age.

Bachelors degree required, ideally with a major in education, social work, business or related field.

Keen understanding of, and passion for, the importance of post-high school education and workforce development opportunities, particularly for Mercy Homes young adult population.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Experience working with adolescents and young adults, including good relationship building and coaching skills

Ability to conduct trainings with the young adults on relevant topics.

Ability to seek and schedule guest speakers and special courses for young adults.

Ability to research and network with educational or workforce development programs and connect with them in the community.

Ability to work both independently and as an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Is open and respectful of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and is willing and competent to work with a diverse client population.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.

Comfortable with record keeping, numbers and performing simple statistical analysis.

A valid Illinois drivers license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, and retain driving approval through the Department of Children and Family Services.

Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance. Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

Willingness and ability to work evenings as needed when young adults are in program.