Youth and Family Support Specialist

Description

Youth and Family Support Specialist
Location: Belleville, IL (Hybrid – office, home, and community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000/year 

Date Posted: 6/18/2026

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Youth and Family Support Specialist to work with families of children experiencing severe emotional disturbance. In this role, you will engage families in a family-centered treatment plan that highlights strengths, supports, and needs. You will use this plan to provide counseling, mentoring, linkage to community resources, and ongoing assessment of progress and changes.

This position works independently with clients while receiving regular, supportive supervision. The role also includes participation in a rotating on-call service to support foster parents by phone, virtually, or in person when needed.

Responsibilities

● Engage families in family-centered treatment planning based on strengths and needs
● Provide counseling, mentoring, and skills-based support to youth and families
● Conduct ongoing assessments of progress and changing needs
● Link families to appropriate community-based services and resources
● Support placement stability and family relationships
● Collaborate with supervisors, case managers, and service providers
● Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for foster parent support
● Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
● Deliver services across office, home, and community settings

Requirements

● Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services–related field
● Experience working with or knowledge of the needs of high-risk youth
● Strong planning, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
● Knowledge of local educational, vocational, recreational, and counseling resources
● Understanding of and experience working with diverse faith traditions within the community
● Valid Driver’s License in good standing and active automobile insurance
● Ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License within 30 days of hire if relocating from out of state
● CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

● Salary - $45,000 / year
● Four-day work week (Monday–Thursday) with occasional weekend flexibility
● Flexible scheduling to meet family and client needs
● Emphasis on work-life balance
● Team-based, supportive work environment
● Weekly supervision
● Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
● Up to 10 paid holidays*
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
● DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
● Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
● Company-provided cell phone

All Employees

● 401(k)
● Free licensure supervision
● Employee Assistance Program
● Pet insurance
● Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
● Mileage reimbursement*

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Employment Type

Full-time

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting youth and families, value flexibility and meaningful work, and want to grow within a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply for the Youth and Family Support Specialist role with Clarvida.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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