Residential Youth Treatment Specialist – Day and Evening

Job overview

The Residential Youth Treatment Specialist – Day and Evening role is onsite in Chicago, IL, at the Child & Family Treatment Center. Pay is $20.10–$23.00 per hour. The center is a 24-hour residential treatment program serving youth ages 8–18 referred by DCFS and ISBE. The specialist provides consistent supervision and support, helps maintain a safe and structured setting, and reinforces individualized treatment goals through mentoring and trauma-informed interventions. The role contributes to youth development and supports their progress toward returning to families and communities.

What you'll do

• Supervise youth and maintain a safe, structured environment
• implement individualized treatment plans
• support emotional regulation, life skills, and coping strategies
• facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational, recreational, and life-skills programming
• support daily routines, transportation, appointments, meals, hygiene, and recreation
• document care accurately and promptly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential youth treatment specialist

chicago il

lawrence hall

child & family treatment center

youth services

trauma-informed care

treatment plans

life skills

therapeutic crisis intervention

cpr

first aid

$20.10–$23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Overtime opportunities, 17–25 days of paid time off on average, nine holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% employer match, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, wellness reimbursement, referral bonus, continuing education units for licensed employees, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Why this role

Three shift options are listed, with schedules spanning Wednesday through Sunday or Monday through Saturday. Must obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid certifications; must transport youth to school, appointments, and community activities.

About the employer

Lawrence Hall is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.