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Join Our Team!

The Harbour has been providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to homeless youth aged 12-24 in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs for over 50 years. We are committed to offering services rooted in the belief that youth must have their basic needs met before they can begin to build a promising future for themselves.


Are you interested in joining The Harbour Team? 

The success of The Harbour is driven by the strength of our team. We strive to create an environment that cultivates continuous improvement, provides growth opportunities, and supports the well-being of our employees. That’s why eligible full-time employees are offered a carefully and consciously devised compensation and benefits packages.


We look forward to welcoming you aboard!


What we offer:

Competitive pay, generous time off, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life and supplemental life Insurance, retirement savings, discount programs

Available Positions

  • Youth Development Specialist

    Position Title: Youth Development Specialist 


    Reports To: Residential Supervisor 


    Position Type: Entry-Level +, Part Time/Full Time 


    Provides supervision and support to residents in the Safe Harbour Emergency Shelter Program or Transitional Living Programs of The Harbour. The Floater position provides “off schedule” coverage to support youth and site coverage needs. This position works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement plans for both individual youth and site as a group. 


    Starting Hourly Rate: $19.60


    Required Background Check: Employment at The Harbour, Inc. is contingent on passing a background check.


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  • Residential Supervisor - Community

    Position Title: Residential Supervisor - Community


    Reports To: Community Programs Manager


    Position Type: Full Time/Exempt


    Reporting to the Community Programs Manager, the Residential Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the Youth Development Specialist & Residential Advisors within all community program sites at The Harbour. The Residential Supervisor will ensure that each site is functioning within the larger programmatic structure and that safety concerns are being addressed, and programmatic achievements are being attained by staff and youth.


    Starting Salary: $50,500


    Required Background Check: Employment at The Harbour, Inc. is contingent on passing a background check.


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To apply, complete your application through Indeed* or email your resume to HR@theharbour.org with the job position you are applying for in the subject line.


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