Youth Mentoring Coordinator

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Youth Mentoring Coordinator
Reports to: Director of High School/Post Secondary Programs
FLSA Code: Full time Exempt with benefits
Hours: 40-hour workweek; occasional weekends and evening hours as needed
Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)
Location: FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Chicago IL 60624

POSITION SUMMARY
The Youth Mentoring Coordinator (YMC) will coordinate group and one-on-one mentoring programs for Garfield Park youth grades 7th-college.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

Coordinate 4 weekly year-round group mentoring groups for 7th-8th girls 7th-8th boys 9th-10th girls and 9th-10th boys
Create and/or source culturally relevant curriculum for group mentoring programs
Recruit up to 60 youth participants for group mentoring programs
Work with the Volunteer Engagement team to recruit and train volunteer mentors
Coordinate youth stipends for participation
Coordinate food for mentoring programs
Guarantee accurate records for funders through CitySpan and Salesforce databases
Participate in DFSS city-wide mentoring cohort
Recruit and train individual professional mentors for college and career young adults
Appropriately pair college and career young adults with professional mentors
Participates daily in the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program (K-8th after school program) including team meetings classroom/event oversight lesson planning instruction student engagement and interventions
Collaborate with sports arts and tech and other BYN programs to provide balanced youth programming
Performing other duties as assigned

Demonstrated Values

Independently follows agency policy and procedures
Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
Identifies and resolves difficult issues
Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in social work education or related social service field OR minimum of 2 years related experience
Related lived experience is valued
Good interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office as well as the willingness to become proficient in other software packages and programs
Must maintain a valid drivers license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of trauma informed and restorative practices
Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities especially as related to youth families poverty and community development
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills professionalism and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

SUPERVISION

Does not supervise any employees
Direction received from the High School/Post Secondary School Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend stoop pull lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance

Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone computer calculator copier overhead projector paper shredder paper cutter and filing systems.

BENEFITS

Medical -We offer group medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO plans. Depending on the plan you choose there may be no cost for an employee single coverage. There is a cost per pay period for coverage for family (i.e. employee plus spouse; employee plus child(ren) or employee plus spouse and child(ren).
Dental-We offer group dental benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO. This is an employee paid benefit.
Vision - We offer group vision benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. This is an employee paid benefit.
Life-Through UnitedHealthcare we offer full-time employees term life insurance to the employees family in case of death. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
Short and long-term disability -If you become disabled UnitedHealthcare provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance to full-time employees. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
401 (k) Plan -We offer a 401(k) plan which is a tax-deferred annuity to assist full-time employees in planning for retirement. We match 50% of your contribution up to a total of 3% of your base salary.
Section 125 Plan (FSA)-Through TASC we allow full-time employees to make contributions toward premiums for medical insurance out-of-pocket medical expenses dependent care expenses and/or transit and parking on a before tax rather than an after tax basis.
Vacation Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 6.67 13.33 days per month based on tenure with the organization.
Personal Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 3 personal days annually pro-rated in year one.
Sick Days -Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 10 sick days annually pro-rated in year one.

COMPENSATION

$50000 annually

Required Experience:

Job Title: Youth Mentoring CoordinatorReports to: Director of High School/Post Secondary ProgramsFLSA Code: Full time Exempt with benefitsHours: 40-hour workweek; occasional weekends and evening hours as neededProgram Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)Location: FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Chicago...

Coordinate 4 weekly year-round group mentoring groups for 7th-8th girls 7th-8th boys 9th-10th girls and 9th-10th boys
Create and/or source culturally relevant curriculum for group mentoring programs
Recruit up to 60 youth participants for group mentoring programs
Work with the Volunteer Engagement team to recruit and train volunteer mentors
Coordinate youth stipends for participation
Coordinate food for mentoring programs
Guarantee accurate records for funders through CitySpan and Salesforce databases
Participate in DFSS city-wide mentoring cohort
Recruit and train individual professional mentors for college and career young adults
Appropriately pair college and career young adults with professional mentors
Participates daily in the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program (K-8th after school program) including team meetings classroom/event oversight lesson planning instruction student engagement and interventions
Collaborate with sports arts and tech and other BYN programs to provide balanced youth programming
Performing other duties as assigned