Youth WORKS Prevention Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Youth WORKS Prevention Specialist, Monday through Friday. Under the direction of the supervisor, provide prevention services and education to youth and community members, while following LSSI policies.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $38,000-$42,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom instruction of an IDHS approved evidence-based prevention curriculum to students in partnering schools.
• Attend community events and activities focused on prevention, while also referring youth to needed services. Occasional evening and weekend hours are expected for community events.
• Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time, per LSSI policy and IDHS grant requirements.
• Attend and facilitate community meetings to address comprehensive ways to meet identified prevention goals.
• Effectively conduct educational presentations to community members of all ages.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• One year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of community resources preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours for community events or program activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.