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MISSION:
Gads Hill Center a social service organization established in 1898 creates opportunities for children
and their families to build a better life through education access to resources and community
engagement.
At Gads Hill Center we envision a community in which all children benefit from healthy financially
stable households that support their early learning and growth. We invest in the potential of children and
families through early childhood education youth programs and mental health supports. Ultimately
Gads Hill Center builds a community where all families can help their children have access to quality
education in order to succeed in school and in life.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides academic support and enrichment through outofschool time activities for teens
ages 1318. The Teen Youth Worker will plan develop and implement enriching ageappropriate
activities that support the cognitive and socialemotional development of participants. The Teen Youth
Worker will help students acquire effective work and study skills as well as assist students through a
collegereadiness curriculum and college visits. In addition this positon leads the agencys participation
in the FIRST Tech Robotics Challenge and ensures competitive participation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies appropriate STEAMbased education resources under the guidance of the Curriculum
Coordinator and the Youth Program Manager; implements program curricula as well as other
enrichment and academic supports such as literacy robotics arts mentoring service learning life
skills and sports and recreation. Ensures that students at various grade and skill levels are
appropriately challenged.
2. Engages students in Robotics leveraging local volunteer support and fueling a competitive team.
Oversees all aspects of the Robotics project.
3. Plans and leads appropriate field trips; supports planning and implementation of college visits family
events and parent meetings.
4. Provides regular written and oral reports on program as assigned.
5. Ensures enrollment data is accurately entered into GHCs database for Building Leaders under
guidance of Youth Programs Manager.
6. Ensures families and/or participants from GHCs database/Ecornerstone for Building Leaders are
entered or terminated under guidance of the Youth Programs Manager.
7. Completes assessments as needed for youth including SAYO and SDQs.
8. Conducts and records accurate daily attendance of program participants.
9. Completes meal sheets on a dailybasis and ensures they are correct.
10. Supports postsecondary exploration during afterschool programming and helps students explore
college career and vocational school options.
11. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a safe organized and positive learning
environment in all program spaces.
12. Serves as a resource and role model to students and provides safe spaces for them to discuss issues
facing their lives; supports students in their socialemotional development.
13. Collects required programmatic data on an ongoing basis and maintains accurate records of student
performance.
14. Assists students with completion of daily homework and supports development of positive study
skills.
Revised: 08/2021
15. Adheres to DCFS Licensing Standards at alltimes and notifies supervisor of any potential licensing violations.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above all Gads Hill Center employees are responsible for the following:
1. Participating in agency outreach and recruitment events including evenings and weekends.
2. Participating in supervision meetings and workshops within the agency and outside (if applicable).
3. Participating in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of Gads Hill Center.
4. Advancing parent leadership development.
5. Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associates Degree in Education Social work or related field preferred.
2. Previous outofschool time program experience preferred.
3. Experience with multicultural programming preferred.
4. Previous direct classroom or family support experience with lowincome families.
5. Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish/English preferred.
6. Excellent interpersonal communication and organization skills.
7. Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.
8. A passion for the mission of Gads Hill Center.
9. Must have a valid Drivers License access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.
POSITION DETAILS:
Entry Salary Range: $17.10 $19.00 per hour
Schedule: 30 hours/week
Status: Hourly
Location: 1919 W. Cullerton
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
To apply please visit our careers page at www.gadshillcenter/careers
Please make sure to follow all application instructions. You may reach out to the HR Manager at should you have any questions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
