Extra Help - Program Services Specialist - Institute for Juvenile Research

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Future Leaders Program research team is seeking an enthusiastic, youth-oriented facilitator to lead an after-school program at UIC College Prep. The Future Leaders Program is a federally funded research study supported by the National Institutes of Health and led by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, Boston University, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The facilitator will deliver a structured group intervention for high school youth aged 14–18. The study compares the impact of two after-school programs on youth mental health and well-being. The selected candidate will deliver either LEAP, focused on leadership, civic engagement, and mindfulness, or EnvisionIT, focused on college and career preparation.

This is a temporary position limited to 900 hours, working 20 hours per week. It is hybrid and pays $30.00 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Any one or combination totaling three years (36 months) of qualifying coursework or experience.
• Coursework in social work, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field, measured proportionally: 30 semester hours equals one year; an associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months; 90 semester hours equals two years; a bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours) equals three years.
• Progressively more responsible work experience in social service or counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate all 14 after-school program sessions.
• Track attendance and youth engagement with the program and support data collection.
• Attend a one-hour weekly supervision meeting virtually.
• Complete a form after each session providing information about the program.
• Participate in a brief qualitative interview with the research team after the group sessions end to provide insight on the program.
• Complete virtual training sessions: approximately 20 hours for LEAP or approximately 15 hours for EnvisionIT.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed