By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian afterschool program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child mind body and soul. Located in Chicagos most underresourced neighborhoods By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christcentered peoplefocused and results oriented. While loving and nurturing By The Hand has a strong resultsorientation a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can all continue to learn and grow.

Joining By The Hands incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. Youll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories; helping students soar to success in their academic performance practice personal accountability and even more importantly grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus.

By The Hand is a notforprofit religious organization. Individuals employed at By The Hand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the following responsibilities: sharing the Gospel teaching chapel leading Bible studies discipling students and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christs teaching.

Position Title: College and Career Support Specialist (PartTime Exempt)

Salary Range: $45k50k/year

Overview of Position

By The Hand Club For Kids is seeking a dedicated and organized College and Career Support Specialist to join our team on a parttime basis. Reporting to the Director of College & Career Support The College and Career Support Specialist (CCSS) supports students in transition to and pursuit of postsecondary paths. The College and Career Support Specialist assists students and their families as they move through college helping them overcome academic career social and financial barriers. This role is essential in fostering communication with mentors in our NXT Steps Mentoring program and coordinating logistics for our monthly events. The Specialist will also support current college and career students helping to facilitate partnerships with educational and career development organizations. He/she exhibits a Christlike attitude and a sense of control consistency grace and courtesy toward students. This position may require travel to college campuses.

Spiritual Requirements

• Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Biblebelieving church.

• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.

• Shows by example the importance of Scripture memorization Bible study prayer witnessing and Christian fellowship.

• Participates in weekly team prayer and devotion.

• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.

• Works with leadership to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further the By The Hands religious purpose and religious freedom.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision mission and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.

• Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in daytoday behavior.

• Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100 adherence to the Child Protection Policy.

• Participates in employee growth plans including quarterly conversations and annual reviews.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors in the NXT Steps Mentoring program.

• Facilitate effective communication between mentors and mentees ensuring a supportive mentoring environment.

• Assist with recruitment and training of mentors.

• Plan and coordinate logistics for monthly events including:

  • Sending out invitations and managing RSVPs.

  • Organizing transportation for students and mentors.

  • Arranging meals and dietary accommodations.

  • Collecting and processing permission slips from students and guardians.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to current college and career students.

• Assist with academic and career planning including resource navigation and goalsetting.

• Coordinate care package support program.

• Offer biblical counsel to students and solicit prayer requests.

• Assist with career research and the development of employability skills to promote successful completion of college degree or employment training.

• Conduct checkin visits with current college students once a semester.

• Help maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations.

• Collaborate with college representatives and assist in program implementation.

• Maintain accurate records related to events student participation and mentor engagement.

• Prepare reports on program effectiveness and areas for improvement.

• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• This position requires a Christlike servant leader who has a sense of calling and who models Biblical principles.

• Passion and commitment for urban student transformation confidence to lead in a challenging situation and belief that all children can learn.

• Outstanding problemsolving skills with an orientation toward results action impact and influence.

• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.

• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask well.

• Passion and commitment for urban student transformation in the area of precollege.

• Able to locate resources and problem solve when needed.

• Possess strong relationship building skills with young adults.

• Communicates well in written and oral forms using positive interpersonal skills.

• Deep understanding of the barriers to college success for lowincome firstgeneration students.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to travel several days a month.

• Demonstration of cultural competency and dedication to working with college students families and University staff.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in School Counseling or related degree.

• Experience using Google Suite products and MS Office Suite.

• Must have a valid drivers license available transportation and their own auto insurance to travel to sites and colleges.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopies filing cabinets and fax machines. This job is not a virtual job but it requires inperson attendance as agreed upon by your immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to speak and listen. This role may require you to move equipment from room to room and lift up to 50 pounds. The individual is also required to travel to other organization sites to meet with staff.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described are not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform. The employee may be required to perform additional functions as necessitated by business demands. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employment with By The Hand Club For Kids is at will and the employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

By The Hand Club For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. By The Hand does not unlawfully discriminate against any protected classes. As a ministry By The Hand is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion in our screening and selection process. By The Hand is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates with a disability absent undue hardship. An employee or applicant who believes he or she has a disability and may require an accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department at or call.