Youth Prevention Coordinator

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

10h • $43,000 - $49,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring a full-time Youth Prevention Coordinator for its North Center office. The role coordinates and supports youth prevention programming, ensuring that programmatic, evaluation, and community-building goals are met. The Coordinator builds relationships with youth, parents, and community stakeholders; develops partnerships with agencies and service providers; and plans and facilitates educational activities in school and community settings. The position focuses on substance misuse prevention, evidence-based curricula, youth engagement, referrals, outreach, and education. It also involves program monitoring, record-keeping, reporting, budget oversight, purchasing, and collaboration with families, staff, agencies, and funders.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of combined work, volunteer, or internship experience in program development or management and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program. A bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is preferred. Evening or occasional weekend work and travel between sites are required or expected; driving for work is preferred, and a personal vehicle, proof of insurance, and valid driver's license are required to perform essential job functions. Candidates must pass screenings and criminal background checks. The average starting salary is $43,000–$49,000 annually, based on skills and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of combined work, volunteer, or internship experience in program development or program management and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program.
• Pass all required screenings and criminal background checks.
• Have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to perform essential job functions.
• Passion for working with youth and promoting community engagement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or some weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly preferred.
• Driving for work with a personally owned vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and support of programming and ensure programmatic, evaluation, and community-building goals are met.
• Establish relationships with parents, youth, and other community stakeholders in the program service area.
• Negotiate agreements with agencies and individuals providing services and obtain agency approvals as necessary.
• Plan and recommend high-quality program activities that align with the program's mission and vision and provide a range of learning.
• Share responsibility for meeting program requirements with programs and families, and comply with agency and funder standards, including record-keeping and monitoring policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings.
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Committee meetings.
• Conduct presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Provide services and education on substance misuse, substance use disorders, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Maintain knowledge of current substance use trends and prevention and intervention best practices.
• Identify resources and establish referral systems within and among community agencies to support youth and families.
• Work with community groups on unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative, and activity reports.
• Maintain program expenditures within budget and make purchases as necessary.
• Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer HSA contributions of $2,000 for individual coverage and $4,000 for family coverage, prorated to benefits start date
• Free Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health services for team members
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, 100% vested on the first day of eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED