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Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$27 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide mentoring, respite support, and community-based engagement for youth across Cook County. Maintain clear documentation and participate in team supervision and training sessions.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with youth. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have an insured vehicle for travel.

high schoolDocumentationMentoringReliabilityPatienceCommunication skillsConflict resolutionTime managementSocial skillsCase managementTrauma-informed careRespite support

Job description

  • $27/hour | Up to 20 hrs/week | Paid Travel + Mileage | Remote This is a field-based position.
  • You must live in Illinois and be able to travel throughout all of Cook County to visit youth in their homes, schools, and communities.
  • Make a real impact with youth across Chicago.
  • Kaleidoscope is a child and family services agency dedicated to helping young people heal, grow, and thrive.
  • We deliver individualized community-based support grounded in compassion, respect, and genuine partnership.
  • We are hiring Part-Time Youth Mentors to support our Enhanced Clinical Community Support (ECCS) Program.
  • This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with youth, values strong supervision, and wants to be part of a highly supportive and mission-driven team.
  • What You'll Do Travel across Cook County to visit youth in homes, schools, and community settings Provide mentoring, support, and respite for youth and caregivers Engage youth in positive community activities Model coping, communication, and social skills Transport youth as needed (paid travel time + mileage) Follow through on scheduled visits and commitments to families Join team check-ins, supervision, and paid training provided in trauma-informed care, developmental delays, and therapeutic mentoring techniques Complete clear, and timely documentation within 48 hours Schedule includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
  • What You Need High school diploma or equivalent 1+ year experience working with youth Must live in Illinois and be willing to travel across Cook County for visits Age 21+ with a valid driver's license + insured vehicle Strong communication, reliability, and patience Comfortable using email and video meetings Preferred: trauma-informed experience or bilingual.
  • What It's Like to Work Here Kaleidoscope is a supportive, mission-driven team.
  • Our work is grounded in core principles that guide how we show up for youth, families, and each other: Lead with empathy and non-judgment Practice self-awareness Name power imbalances and structural limitations Center youth, caregiver, and team voice and choice Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness Balance healthy boundaries with authentic relationships Connect with our purpose Prioritize self-care Commit to critical thinking and curiosity Celebrate strengths and successes Why You'll Love This Role Paid travel time + mileage reimbursement Paid training and ongoing development Supportive team + strong supervision Flexible, hands-on community work Direct, meaningful impact on youth and families Our contract requires background checks that include: criminal, education, and motor vehicle.

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Ongoing development
  • Paid travel time
  • Supportive team
  • Strong supervision