JOB DEVELOPER- IDHS IYIP
SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 – 24 with a consistent caseload of 60 youth. Works with each youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement and connect to employment and/or educational opportunities.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field, preferred.
- Experience working with teens and young adults preferred.
- Experience working in neighborhoods in Chicago and Berwyn.
- Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
- Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
- Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel
Responsibilities
- Assists with recruiting and retaining 80 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment.
- Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24.
- Subsidized work experiences include short term placement where youth gain technical skills in specific industry and SGA offers payment directly to youth. Documentation is required from each placement that includes agreement, job description, and safety checklist.
- Unsubsidized placement includes both part- and full-time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected by employer/youth.
- Develops employer engagement in high demand industries and career pathways.
- Utilizes Illinois WorkNet to enter attendance and observations and Target Occupational Profiles to target employer relationships and potential openings.
- Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities.
- Works with Academic Specialist/Mentor and youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals.
- Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth.
- Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates.
- Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment.
- Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources.
- Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs.
- Conduct Observations
- Conducts Home Visits.
- Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required.
- Implements other services requested by SGA.
- Develops relationships in the community and Chicago for worksite placement for youth, enrichment opportunities.
- Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- employer-paid life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- a 403(b) retirement savings plan
- paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
- an Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
