Youth Mentoring Coordinator

Breakthrough•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Mentoring Coordinator (YMC) will coordinate group and one-on-one mentoring programs for Garfield Park youth, 9th -12th grade.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or related social service field OR minimum of 2 years related experience
Related lived experience is valued
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office, as well as the willingness to become proficient in other software packages and programs
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, have daily access to a vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
Knowledge of trauma informed programming and restorative practices
Knowledge of urban issues regarding youth and families.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities, especially as related to youth, families, poverty, and community development
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and facilitate weekly school-based group mentoring sessions for youth at the agency's partner high school.
Implement Breakthrough's evidence-based mentoring curriculum by integrating the ECHO and SELVIE curricula to strengthen social-emotional learning, decision-making, leadership, and positive youth development.
Recruit, enroll, and retain 20–30 youth participants in collaboration with school administrators, counselors, and other school personnel.
Recruit, screen, orient, train, and provide ongoing support to volunteer mentors in partnership with the Volunteer Engagement team.
Plan and facilitate youth and mentor orientation sessions that establish program expectations, community agreements, and mentoring best practices.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and restorative mentoring environment where youth voice, leadership, and belonging are prioritized.
Coordinate all program logistics, including schedules, space reservations, meals, supplies, transportation (as applicable), and communication with participants, families, mentors, and school partners.
Monitor participant attendance, engagement, and progress; conduct outreach to youth and families to support consistent participation and retention.
Maintain accurate participant records, attendance, case notes, and program outcome data in CitySpan, Salesforce, and other required reporting systems.
Collect participant feedback and program evaluation data to support continuous quality improvement and compliance with DFSS reporting requirements.
Participate in DFSS technical assistance meetings, required trainings, citywide mentoring learning communities, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school staff, community partners, and internal Breakthrough departments to ensure coordinated support for participating youth.
Collaborate with Breakthrough's Sports & Fitness, Arts, Technology, Postsecondary, and other Youth Network programs to connect participants to enrichment opportunities and wraparound supports.
Ensure compliance with DFSS grant requirements, agency policies, mandated reporting laws, FERPA guidelines, and all youth safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical - group medical benefits through BlueCross BlueShield to full-time employees (PPO or HMO plans available; potential for no cost for employee single coverage)
Dental – group dental benefits through BlueCross BlueShield (employee paid benefit)
Vision - group vision benefits through BlueCross BlueShield (employee paid benefit)
Life - term life insurance through MetLife (paid fully by the organization)
Short and long-term disability insurance through MetLife (paid fully by the organization)
401(k) Plan with a 50% match on contributions up to 3% of base salary
Section 125 Plan (FSA) for pre-tax contributions towards premiums, medical expenses, dependent care, and/or transit/parking
Vacation Days (accrual rate of 6.67 – 13.33 days per month based on tenure)
Personal Days (up to 3 annually)
Sick Days (up to 10 annually)