Youth Behavior Coach

Youth Behavior Coach
Location: Springfield, IL
Employment Type: Part-time, 15-30 hours a week
Salary: $16.00/hour
Date Posted: 2/13/2026

About the Role
Clarvida is seeking a Youth Behavior Coach to work directly with children and youth with severe emotional disturbance in an intensive home-based model. In this role, you will mentor children and youth through emotional and behavioral challenges related to family changes. You will support skill development in coping, behavior modification, socialization, and goal setting while engaging youth in community-based activities. Clarvida provides regular training and supervision to support your professional development and success in this role.

Responsibilities
• Mentor youth and provide behavioral and emotional support
• Teach coping skills, behavior modification, and socialization skills
• Support youth in exploring personal, social, and academic goals
• Transport and accompany youth to community activities
• Collaborate with supervisors and service providers in a structured care model
• Participate in required trainings and supervision sessions
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency policies and procedures

Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, or Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) eligibility
• Demonstrated skills working with children and/or adults
• Ability to work constructively with clients and service providers
• Ability to accept supervision and follow provider structure
•  Willingness and ability to complete a physical and TB (PPD) test within 30 days of hire
• Valid State Driver’s License and active automobile insurance

Compensation & Benefits

Part-Time Employees

• $16.00/hour
• 15–30 hours per week
• Evening and weekend schedule (Wednesday–Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Mental health field experience
• Stability and growth opportunities within a national agency

Full-Time Employees
• 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

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

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

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting youth and gaining hands-on experience in the mental health field, we encourage you to apply for the Youth Behavior Coach role with Clarvida. 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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