Youth Engagement Specialist

Job overview

Youth Engagement Specialist is an onsite, full-time role in Kankakee, IL, paying $24.04 per hour. Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness provides community-based care and support, and this role contributes to youth engagement services. The specialist supports youth through individual sessions, crisis response, and coordination with community partners. The role manages a participant caseload, documents progress and outcomes, and gathers satisfaction feedback to inform service delivery and program improvement.

What you'll do

• Maintain an active caseload of 15–20 participants
• respond to crisis calls and provide on-site crisis support
• conduct one-on-one sessions
• document progress and outcomes
• participate in peer observations
• coordinate with community partners
• collect and review youth satisfaction surveys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth engagement specialist

kankakee il

aunt martha's health and wellness

youth services

crisis support

individual sessions

caseload management

community partnerships

trauma-informed care

$24.04/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree with a human services focus. Evening and weekend availability may be needed, and the role requires transporting clients in a personal vehicle.

About the employer

AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.