Learning Center Assistant

Deborah's Place • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

The position is responsible for administering Learning Center activities including development and execution of consistent participant-centered programming and curriculum; teaching and providing educational resources and opportunities; building referral networks; educational intakes; responding to and resolving participant conflicts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred
• 1 year of social service setting and experience working with people who are homeless preferred
• Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness and chemical dependency and MISA issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Conflict management and crisis intervention skills
• Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries
• Act in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR preferred

Responsibilities

• Staff Learning Center
• Develop and implement monthly theme and activity calendar for the women who use the Learning Center in conjunction with the other team members.
• Assist the participants with setting and meeting their goals that they make take back control of their lives.
• Tutor individuals; refer to outside agencies for education and training and to the in-house employment team.
• Organize and facilitate individual sessions, group workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
• Assist with lesson plans and classes with Humanities curriculum.
• Motivate learning center participants to keep the space clean and orderly.
• Administrative Support
• Maintain learning center inventory of books, art/craft supplies, office supplies, and replenish supplies as needed.
• Complete daily tracking forms, volunteer sign in and sign out sheets, and enter data in HMIS.
• Other
• Maintain required professional knowledge and job skills.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Represent Deborah's Place mission and values to participants, tenants, visitors, volunteers and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees