Youth Wellness Specialist - Urbana, IL

Cunningham Children's Homes
Urbana, IL Part-Time OR Full-Time 17-22.50 - Hourly

Description

Cunningham Children's Home is currently hiring for a full-time Youth Wellness Specialist to join our non-profit team in the Urbana, IL area. This youth counselor position earns a competitive wage of $17 - $22.50/hour, depending on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our positive culture, we offer our Youth Wellness Specialist the following benefits:

  • Medical, vision, dental
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid leave
  • A retirement plan with up to a 6% match
  • An awesome wellness program

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

 

DAY-TO-DAY

We have a 24/7 program, so this full-time youth counselor position works rotation shifts. We have set schedules for our rotations so you have a very consistent schedule!

In this youth counselor role, you work directly with the youth in our program and provide therapeutic intervention. All of our wellness treatment plans are very specific, so you make sure to follow them as closely as possible. Kind and understanding, you make sure that people are always comfortable enough to openly communicate with you. You are always patient and willing to listen. Although your work is physically and mentally demanding, you feel good about helping others who are in need and making a positive impact on their lives!

 

ABOUT CUNNINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOME

We are an exemplary child welfare and educational services agency that provides caring support and therapeutic intervention to children, youth, adults, and families each year. This is done through our comprehensive programs from residential treatment and special education to community-based services. At our core, we are about creating options, opening doors, and taking the first steps. It's important to us that we offer a place that feels like home, so those in our care can learn, succeed, and grow. We hold ourselves to high standards to meet the needs of the youth, adults, and families in our community. Hope begins here!

Get ready for a career where you can make a difference and positively impact the lives of others. We take care of our employees just as well as our clients and students. Employee health and wellness are a priority for us. Our "Love Yourself" employee wellness program has been a great hit with our team, involving lots of fun activities that have led to healthier choices. We pride ourselves on being a healthy, caring, and tight-knit workplace.

 

OUR IDEAL YOUTH WELLNESS SPECIALIST

  • Respectful - Treats others with kindness and dignity
  • Kind hearted and compassionate - Has patience and also eager to provide care
  • Career-minded - Looking for more than just a job
  • Great communicator - Has experience responding with the right techniques
  • Reliable - Shows up to work on time and prepared

If this sounds like the youth counselor position for you, keep reading!

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH WELLNESS SPECIALIST

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Valid Illinois driver's license

If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our non-profit team as Youth Wellness Specialist!

Location: 61802

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