LAKESIDE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Youth Worker – Transitional Living Program

Reports to: TLP Case Manager – Site Coordinator
Position Status: Non-exempt

Distinguishing Features of Work

This position is responsible for assisting in implementation and maintenance of a nurturing
environmnet in which client needs can be satisified. Youth workers support the ongoing
personal development of teenagers as they learn to become responsible young adults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Plan activities and events that support the objectives of the agency, and its service plan
agreement and also age appropriate
 Assessment of the needs and interests of the group, development of programs based on
assessment results and implement programs and necessary
 Mentor clients in relation to individual development goals, provide guidance and advise
regarding job decisions, school activities, and relationship building
 Be prepared to serve as a first hand counselor in crisis situations
 Assist in facilitating the educational goals of each participant by assisting with the
American School Program and homework assignments
 Assists the participants in developing their Life Skills by assisting with meal planning,
grocery shopping, meal preparation and budgeting
 Teach life principles through the established value-based curriculum of the youth
program
 Maintain high moral and ethical responsibilities to the participants, and maintains a
professional stance with referring and collateral organizations through actions and
speaking in order to maintain positive influence and continuous instill life values to our
clients
 Maintain and complete accurate daily logs and reports on each participants with detailed
notation of progress, achievements, deficiencies, and unusual incidents
 Supervise the routine cleaning and maintenance of participant’s apartments
 Maintain order and safety of facility and grounds by conducting hourly apartment checks
 Participates in quality improvement process by maintaining AP5 file organizations and
attendance at required meetings
 Build trusting relationships with participants and effectively interact with clients from
diverse cultures while maintaining appropriate relationship boundaries
 Attend staff meetings and training as required
Professionalism and Work Conduct
 Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards, and display a positive image of the agency
 Act in a professional manner at all times and maintain appropriate boundaries with staff
 Demonstrate accountability for results and keeps commitments to others
 Report to work, meetings, training, and job related activities prepared as scheduled and ready to
participate as an active resource in meetings and on committees
 Respond to clients, agency staff, service providers and other stakeholders in a timely manner
and to ensure follow up that adequately addresses the need
 Perform other related tasks as required

Education and Licensing Requirements

 High School Diploma or GED
 Access to a car and valid Illinois driver’s license required
 At least 23years of age

Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills

 Excellent communications skills
 Must possess the knowledge, skills and mental development of a mature adult
 Efficient ability to prioritize and respond quickly to document requests

Physical Demands and Work Environment

May occasionally be required to lift up to 50lbs.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements
of the job change.

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