Heartland Human Care Services·Chicago, Illinois
Provides case management and educational support to link youth participants to vocational and career options. Develops and implements curricula while supervising participants to ensure a safe environment on and off site.
Title: Education & Vocational Specialist
2732 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60647
This position provides case management supports that link participants to vocational and career options.
The position also supports educational linkages, and in-program education of participants by developing and implementing curricula, providing in-program classroom like instructions for youth as needed.
Engages in academic, recreational and physical education activities with youth.
Provides mentorship to youth and supports linkage to GED, and vocational programs.
This position supports youth in program milieu, monitors and supervises program participants and ensures a safe and secure environment both on site and during off-site activities.
Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
Providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
The employee must be able to stoop, kneel and/or crawl.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee must have unrestricted ability to provide physical restraint.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.
HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of teaching or related experience such as tutoring or mentoring. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are mandatory.
Market context
In Illinois, Education & Vocational Specialist roles often draw candidates with classroom, tutoring, or mentoring experience, especially when the posting requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and a background check. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both instructional skill and dependable, student-facing professionalism. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the teaching or related background before applying.