Youth Mentor fully on-site Chicago 60644
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 21
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Youth Mentor at 5022 W. Madison St. Chicago IL 60644 at the Maryville Youth Center is responsible for establishing meaningful relationships with youth in the community and supporting the development of positive skills and knowledge through athletic and academic programs. Using recreation experiences and leisure education the Youth Mentor guides youth towards positive strategies and interactions with role models.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in researching and developing weekly and monthly activities and schedules.
- Develop lesson plans focusing on academic achievement life skills social-emotional learning arts and recreation activities and other relevant areas.
- Engage in community outreach and recruitment activities by liaising with parents/guardians school administrators and other community resources.
- Enroll eligible youth in programming.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment adhere to center policies and implement positive discipline strategies.
- Participate in coaching and mentoring activities to build relationships with youth.
- Provide feedback for program improvements during evaluations.
- Attend professional workshops conferences and seminars as required.
- Foster open communication with team members involved with youth.
- Officiate games when needed.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Physical Education; Coaching; Human Services Social Work Education etc.).
- One year of experience in a related field such as youth work after school programs athletic coaching mentoring or community engagement.
Salary Range: $17.50 to $21 per hour
Location: Chicago
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
About Company
Maryville Academy's range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare services, family support services, educational offerings and youth development programs through outreach services.
