Manager of Site Based Prevention Programs

Build•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve. Our Core Values : Empathy, Passion, Persistence, and Innovation. The Manager of Site-based Prevention Programs (MSBPP) as part of the BUILD’s Prevention team will work in partnership with the Director of Prevention Services (DPP) to develop and implement BUILD’s in-school and after-school site-base prevention programming for an assigned geographical location. The (MSBPP) will ensure quality programming is operating across sites and will be responsible for the evaluation and tracking of program data. The (MSBPP) will serve as the main contact and liaison for internal and external communications related to BUILD’s prevention programming. The (MSBPP) will be responsible for ordering and maintaining program materials and resources. In addition, the (MSBPP) is responsible for supervision of program staff assigned to a program.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of management experience.
Bachelor's Degree preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience in youth development
Experience with youth and/or public program facilitation and management required
Proficient in Windows and Excel required
Strong organizational and supervisory skills are required, as well as effective resource management (material and staff)
Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including select weekends and events, is desirable
Ability to apply strategic and creative thinking, while being persistent, motivated, and energetic, along with the ability to work in a detail-oriented fashion
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
Must have a valid Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.?

Responsibilities

Ability to manage programming and supervise team at multiple sites.
Work collaboratively with school administration, partner organizations, parents and school councils to provide BUILD programs and services
Support training and development of program staff so they can appropriately engage with the at-risk population
Work collaboratively with program staff to plan program activities
Stay current with new trends, program content and delivery methods locally and nationally related to after school programming
Works collaboratively with program staff to manage youth receiving services
Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.
Responsible for keeping DPP abreast of progress, changes and challenges in programming and making recommendations for the needs of the program
Ensures the program provides age-appropriate workshops related to life skills, health, and development awareness
Supports program staff in the development and maintenance of a positive mentor/ mentee relationship
Works collaboratively with program staff to recruit and retain youth participants at each site
Ensures the proper attendance, data collection and record retention are maintained in approved agency databases
Manages the annual collection of data (baseline, year-end (academic), interpersonal, and pro-social behaviors)
Manages data and statistics to ensure grant compliance
Highly organized to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals
Perform other duties as assigned.