YOUTH WORKER ASSOCIATE (Part Time)

Chicago Youth Centers • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) as a Youth Worker Associate and make a difference in the community by impacting children's lives. CYC serves over 3,000 children and families annually. This part-time, non-exempt role involves coordinating and implementing out-of-school time youth development activities, planning and implementing daily lessons for after-school groups within CYC's program framework, and working with a program team under the general direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field, with a minimum of six semester hours in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Camping, or other related field.
• Associate degree Equivalency: 30+ semester hours of college credit plus 2 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above), Or 6 – 30 semester hours of college credit plus 3 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above).
• Advancing Youth Development Certificate (may acquire at the first opportunity).
• One-year related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development.
• Experience working with kindergarten- 2nd-grade students.
• Creativity and ability to teach science, music, arts & crafts.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruitment, enrollment, and intake of the assigned number of group members; engage in canvassing and other recruitment activities assigned; assist in developing and implementing community relations strategies.
• Responsible for ensuring that recordkeeping and reporting systems are maintained in an up-to-date and accurate manner, and consistent with agency standards; track and record group members’ progress consistent with CYC’s outcomes matrix and ETO database procedures.
• Responsible for facilitation of one or more School-age and/or Teen Groups; develop and implement weekly lesson plans by CYC’s P21 curriculum model; ensure safe and appropriate group environment; ensure that designated space and materials are ready in advance of each day’s scheduled activities; ensure required program component hours are met and activities are planned consistent with agency outcomes; monitor the progress of individual member goals.
• Responsible for assisting with center and agency program evaluation activities as assigned, including periodic supervision and staff meetings, peer reviews, satisfaction surveys, and quality improvement teams; implement recommendations for improvements as required.
• Responsible for driving and/or transporting children and youth on agency business.
• Responsible for assisting with the involvement of parents and families; ensuring consistent communication with parents of youth members regarding youths’ progress; assisting in developing parent and family activities as assigned and by agency standards.
• Willing to embrace and demonstrate CYC’s Mantras: ATTITUDE MATTERS, CARE FOR REAL, OWN IT, PUSH FORWARD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree