Youth Investment Employment Participant

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES • Chicago, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Rincon's Youth Employment Program offers paid, short-term work opportunities to youth ages 16-24, helping participants gain essential job skills, explore career paths, and build professional networks. Participants will be placed in local worksites and supported with coaching, training, and enrichment activities throughout the program.

Requirements

• Follows instructions carefully, completes tasks accurately, and maintains reliability in assigned duties.
• Adjust to different work environments, community sites, and changing tasks or schedules.
• Demonstrates motivation to learn, take on new responsibilities, and actively engage in workplace activities.
• Professionalism.
• Willingness to Learn
• Adheres to the structured work schedule and fulfills all assigned responsibilities consistently.
• Willingness to participate in periodic evaluations and reflection activities to build workplace skills and experience.
• Be between the ages of 16 and 24
• Reside in Illinois
• Have a valid state ID or driver's license
• Have a copy of your birth certificate and social security card
• Commit to full participation in all program activities
• Have a strong interest in learning, working, and growing professionally
• Must be able to speak English

Responsibilities

• Work at an assigned community-based site or business partner
• Follow a structured work schedule
• Attend all required job readiness and life-skills training sessions
• Demonstrate professionalism and a willingness to learn on the job
• Collaborate with supervisors, Rincon staff, and peers
• Complete periodic evaluations and reflection activities
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees