Prevention Coordinator

BUILD Chicago•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Prevention Coordinator (PC) (Full-time, 40 hours) Exempt 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 Prevention Coordinator (PC) will coordinate programs in schools, and in out-of-school time programs with youth, some of whom have identified behavioral challenges. The (PC) also establishes and sustains a working relationship with participants, their parents, and other professional staff who are involved with out-of-school time programs. The (PC) reports directly to the Manager of Prevention Services (MPS).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Program Administration, Child Development, Social Work, Human Services, Art Education, or a related field preferred, but not required
A minimum of 4 years of youth development program facilitation is required
A minimum of 3 years of program coordination and supervision experience is required
Operate professionally in the field on a flexible time schedule, which includes late evenings and weekends
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and deadline simultaneously effectively and efficiently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential with the ability to integrate technology into daily program operations and evaluation systems required
Must possess solid understanding of data collection and compliance
Must maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with program participants, all level of agency staff and various publics of the agency; demonstrating sensitivity to all ethnic, racial and economic backgrounds and embracing the agency's mission, values and culture
Must pass State Background Check & Federal Fingerprints
As of October 15, 2021, all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Provides an environment applying trauma-informed methods and restorative practice to promote a quality program in a relaxed atmosphere in all component areas: visual & performing arts, digital media, restorative justice, community building, academic support, health and wellness, life skills, and parent engagement
Provides overall supervision and evaluations to the BUILD out-of-school time prevention staff. Meets weekly with staff team, providing positive direction and assists teaching staff in developing realistic individual and group goals and in their activity planning
Schedules staff vacations/personal days, ensuring child/staff ratio is maintained and vacation form is completed in a timely manner. Also ensures completion of incident reports, accident reports, medication forms and logs
Maintains staff schedules and share with school administration and Manager.
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials that facilitate active learning, and field trips
Ensures property/inventory is maintained, and orders supplies
Assures planning and implementation of a variety of diverse, culturally sensitive, and enjoyable daily activities which meet Illinois State Learning Standards and NAA and YPQA standards including summer program, school vacations and holidays
Ensures ongoing communication with the school administration as we are an external partner to them.
Develop positive relationships with the parents, advocating for them, providing leadership and guidance techniques, assisting them in securing necessary resources, and encouraging them to participate in program activities, etc.
Ensure recruitment efforts are implemented to meet full enrollment in the program
Ensure all individual and group efforts are documented and recorded in internal and external databases by set deadlines
Ensure the collection of all academic and supporting documentation on each youth participating in the program
Submit reporting documents monthly and/or as needed
Maintain file compliance as according to requirements and deadlines set by the organization
Responsible for the program complying with all internal and external requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Acts as a mandated reporter, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the BUILD Youth Services Staff manual policy and procedures
Attends departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled and agency-wide events as required
Performs other job-related duties as requested, required and/or assigned
Completes maintenance request/repair forms and gives to designated BUILD staff for follow up. Assures proper care and maintenance of the program equipment and space, as well as building security, including ensuring that program spaces are clean and well maintained, and the building is properly secured daily