Manager of Site Based Prevention Programs

BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed self-motivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The Manager of Site-based Prevention Programs (MSBPP) as part of the BUILDs Prevention team will work in partnership with the Director of Prevention Services (DPP) to develop and implement BUILDs in-school and after-school site-base prevention programming for an assigned geographical location. The (MSBPP) will ensure quality programming is operating across sites and will be responsible for the evaluation and tracking of program data. The (MSBPP) will serve as the main contact and liaison for internal and external communications related to BUILDs prevention programming. The (MSBPP) will be responsible for ordering and maintaining program materials and addition the (MSBPP) is responsible for supervision of program staff assigned to a program.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Ability to manage programming and supervise team at multiple sites.
• Work collaboratively with school administration partner organizations parents and school councils to provide BUILD programs and services
• Support training and development of program staff so they can appropriately engage with the at-risk population
• Work collaboratively with program staff to plan program activities
• Stay current with new trends program content and delivery methods locally and nationally related to after school programming
• Works collaboratively with program staff to manage youth receiving services
• Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD Inc.
• Responsible for keeping DPP abreast of progress changes and challenges in programming and making recommendations for the needs of the program
• Ensures the program provides age-appropriate workshops related to life skills health and development awareness
• Supports program staff in the development and maintenance of a positive mentor/ mentee relationship
• Works collaboratively with program staff to recruit and retain youth participants at each site
• Ensures the proper attendance data collection and record retention are maintained in approved agency databases
• Manages the annual collection of data (baseline year-end (academic) interpersonal and pro-social behaviors)
• Manages data and statistics to ensure grant compliance
• Highly organized to set priorities develop a work schedule and monitor progress towards goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 5 years of management experience. Bachelors Degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in youth development
• Experience with youth and/or public program facilitation and management required
• Proficient in Windows and Excel required
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills are required as well as effective resource management (material and staff)
• Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including select weekends and events is desirable
• Ability to apply strategic and creative thinking while being persistent motivated and energetic along with the ability to work in a detail-oriented fashion
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
• Must have a valid Drivers License access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• As of October 15 2021 all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.

Benefits:

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

BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of 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 including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

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