Lead Youth Worker

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year!

• Title: Lead Youth Worker
• Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)
• Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org
• Compensation: $21-22 per hour
• Classification: Full Time;
  Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Director of Community Schools
• Supervisor Responsibilities: No
• Location: Perspectives High School of Technology at 8522 S. Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL
• Schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; schedule varies depending on program needs

The Lead Youth Worker performs functions to coordinate and implement out-of-school time youth development activities; working with the program team under the general direction of a supervisor, plans and implements daily lessons and activities for the assigned after-school group in the context of CYC’s program framework.

• Facilitate one or more School-age and/or Teen Groups; develop and implement weekly lesson plans in accordance with CYC’s P21 curriculum model; ensure a safe and appropriate group environment; prepare designated space and materials in advance of each day’s activities; meet required program component hours and activity planning consistent with agency outcomes; monitor progress of individual member goals.
• Assist with the involvement of parents and families; ensure consistent communication with parents of youth members regarding progress; develop parent and family activities as assigned and in accordance with agency standards.
• Recruit, enroll, and intake assigned number of group members; engage in canvassing and other recruitment activities; develop and implement community relations strategies.
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting systems in an up-to-date and accurate manner consistent with agency standards; track and record group members’ progress consistent with CYC’s outcomes matrix and ETO database procedures.
• Organize and manage an Advisory Committee to assess school and community assets and needs, recommend programs; work with school administration to facilitate a positive, engaging school climate; participate in developing relationships with external partners; develop collaborative and partnership agreements; attend assigned community group and partner meetings to coordinate and improve services to students and families.
• Manage assigned program budget; purchase/order materials and supplies, field-trip admission fee, and transportation expenses.
• May be required to assist/support other sites if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s 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’s 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).
• 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 be acquired at 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.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403B, AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances), Pet Insurance

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Chicago Youth Centers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.

$21-22 per hour