Are you an energetic person ready to make a positive impact? YOS helps thousands of youth every year through our Child Welfare, Counseling, Juvenile Justice and Prevention programs. We’re proud of our success rates and outcomes.

Working at YOS is more than a job. You’re part of a team of passionate colleagues focused on recognizing and encouraging the potential of the youth we serve. Reach out to our HR team with any questions.

YOS’s mission creates a shared goal throughout the organization: better the lives of the youth and families we serve to help them overcome challenges and pursue success. While we serve youth across Chicago, our passion and purpose unites us as YOS.

Is YOS right for you?


Working with youth who face challenges requires a particular skill set and the ability to wear many hats. YOS staffers learn quickly, multi-task and put their creative skills to work. You’ll always be busy and supported in putting your talents to work in a rewarding environment.

YOS provides a competitive portfolio of benefits, including:

Health
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance

Financial
403(b) matching
Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance

Time Off
Competitive Time Off with Pay
Company holidays

Extra Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Training opportunities
Varying shifts, depending on position

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Austin, IL

Bellwood, IL

Central, IL

Chicago, IL

Grafton, IL

Lyons Township, IL

Melrose Park, IL

Pere Marquette (Grafton), IL

Pilsen, IL

St. Charles, IL

United States

Warrenville, IL

Winnebago County, IL

Leadership

Meet our experienced leadership team. YOS’s leadership team works closely with the Board of Directors to chart a strategic path for the organization.

  • Jamie Noto, MA

    Executive Director

  • Yotl Ramirez, MBA

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Lisa Nicklas, MA, LCPC

    Director of Prevention and Intervention Services

  • Lewis Lovelace, MS

    Director of Quality Improvement and Assurance

  • Jessica Mayans

    Director of Behavioral Health

  • Kimiata Mottley

    Director of Program Operations

  • Beth Spallone

    Director of Philanthropy

  • Christi Smith

    Director of Juvenile Justice