BUILDing Girls to Women Specialist

Overview

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our Clinical and Community Wellness team in the role of BUILDing Girls 2 Women (BG2W) Specialist. This is a 40 hours per week, full-time, exempt position. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side.

Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenging neighborhoods. Our core values are Empathy, Passion, Persistence, and Innovation.

BUILDing Girls 2 Women (BG2W) Specialist engages female-identified youth in-school and in the community to support positive youth development and reduce risk factors related to violence.

• In-school and/or after-school activities to identify concerns, seek solutions, mediate disputes, demonstrate restorative practices, and provide alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences to encourage education.
• Conduct an Individual Assessment of Strengths & Needs and collaborate with the therapist to identify individual treatment goals.
• Establish and maintain rapport with youth who have experienced trauma and encourage engagement in constructive behaviors toward themselves, others, and community assets.
• Facilitate external referrals and provide follow-through/support. Recognize the vicarious trauma of staff working with crisis-oriented youth.
• Maintain and establish healthy relationships with school personnel and staff.

The BG2W Specialist reports directly to the Manager of School-based Mentorship.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit Management, or related field experience required.
• Minimum three years’ experience working with inner-city youth in a human services or related setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with program participants, agency staff, and diverse publics.
• Highly organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems.
• Willingness to travel daily and a demonstrated passion for youth development work.
• Must pass extensive background check and screening.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• As of October 15, 2021, all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.

• 401(k) plan + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts

BUILD, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment; each case is considered based on relevant factors.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation as determined by the organization.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.