Lead Youth Worker

Chicago Youth Centers•Chicago, IL

9d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year! Title: Lead Youth Worker Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org Compensation: $21-22 per hour Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Community Schools Supervisor Responsibilities: No Location: Bright Elementary School at 10740 S. Calhoun Ave in Chicago, IL Schedule: 9:00a – 5:30p; Monday - Friday; schedule subject to change based on organizational needs Purpose: The Lead Youth Worker performs functions to coordinate and implement out-of-school time youth development activities; working with the program team under the general direction of a supervisor, plans and implements daily lessons and activities for assigned after-school group in the context of CYC’s program framework.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field, with a minimum of six semester hours in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Camping or other related field.
Associate’s Degree Equivalency: 30+ semester hours of college credit plus 2 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above), or 6 – 30 semester hours of college credit plus 3 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above).
Advancing Youth Development Certificate (may acquire at first opportunity).
One year related work experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development.
Experience working with Kindergarten- 2nd grade students.
Creativity and ability to teach science, music, arts & crafts.

Responsibilities

Responsible for facilitation of one or more School-age and/or Teen Groups
Develop and implement weekly lesson plans in accordance with CYC’s P21 curriculum model
Ensure safe and appropriate group environment
Ensure that designated space and materials are ready in advance of each day’s scheduled activities
Ensure required program component hours are met and activities are planned consistent with agency outcomes
Monitor progress of individual member goals.
Responsible for assisting with the involvement of parents and families
Ensure consistent communication with parents of youth members regarding youths’ progress
Assist in developing parent and family activities as assigned and in accordance with agency standards.
Responsible for recruitment, enrollment, and intake of assigned number of group members
Engage in canvassing and other recruitment activities assigned
Assist in developing and implementing community relations strategies.
Responsible for ensuring that recordkeeping and reporting systems are maintained in an up to date and accurate manner, and consistent with agency standards
Track and record group members’ progress consistent with CYC’s outcomes matrix and ETO data base procedures.
Responsible for organizing and managing an Advisory Committee for the purpose of assessing school and community assets and needs and recommending programs
Work with school administration to facilitate a positive, engaging school climate
Participate in the development of relationships with external partners
Develop collaborative and partnership agreements
Attend assigned community group and partner meetings toward the goal of coordinating and improving services to students and families.
Manage assigned program budget
Purchase/order materials and supplies, field trip admission fee, and transportation expenses.
May be required to assist/support other sites if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.