Lead Youth Prevention Coordinator

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking full-time Lead Youth Prevention Coordinators to join their North Center office. MFS is an organization that empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive, acting as an engine of change since 1857. This role is focused on making a positive impact on communities through youth prevention programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university, required.
• Five years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program required.
• Demonstrated ability to render adequate service to clients and to organize and manage job efficiently, required.
• Access to mobility on regular basis required; an automobile with insurance coverage and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.
• Requires mobility to work with community-based caseload.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience a plus
• Preferred bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

• Coordinates implementation and support for programming at multiple schools.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with schools, parents, youth and other community stakeholders in program service area.
• Negotiates agreements within the approved program with agencies and individuals who provide services.
• Secures appropriate agency approvals as necessary.
• Plans and makes recommendations for the implementation of high-quality program activities that meet the mission and vision of program and that provide a range of learning.
• Has shared responsibility for meeting program requirements in partnership with schools and families, and agency and funder standards for program, including record-keeping and monitoring of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Conduct presentations and/or facilitate meetings.
• Provide services and education on substance misuse, substance use disorders, and prevention strategies
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current substance use trends and best practices for prevention and intervention.
• Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Works with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.
• Oversees and submits monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative and activity reports
• Serves as one of the primary contacts for the grant and helps support communication with grant contacts
• Provides consistent supervision of two program staff and meets on a regular basis with program staff and program supervisor
• Helps train new staff
• Responsible for maintaining expenditures within budget and monitoring program budget.
• Makes purchases for program as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage
• Guardian Dental Coverage
• VSP Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA contributions (pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level