Program Facilitator-ARISE Health Lab

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:
The ARISE Health Lab in partnership with Policy Research Associates is hiring Program Facilitators to deliver an education curriculum as part of the Rise & Thrive study. Facilitators will work directly with adolescents and young adults to implement either an Adulting Skills curriculum or a Community Engagement curriculum designed to reduce chronic stress and promote mental well-being.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Facilitate educational lessons on social issues and adult life skills fostering an environment that encourages dialogue and critical thinking.
2. Provide program assistance and knowledge related to the program initiatives and program processes.
3. Engage and support youth by building strong relationships with participants foster community building throughout the course and encourage and model self and community care.
4. Encourage leadership and inspire students to identify and address social justice issues providing opportunities for them to develop leadership skills and become involved in activism within their communities.
5. Monitor participant progress and engagement offering feedback and support to ensure that each participant is receiving the full benefit of the program.
6. Collaborate and work alongside other educators facilitators and the research team to continuously improve and document curriculum effectiveness.
7. Assist in the development of informational program materials.
8. Coordinate schedules and training for the program.
9. Answer questions related to curricula for cohort/program attendees.
10. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. 1 year of experience working directly with adolescents in educational social service or organizing settings required.
1. HS Diploma /GED required.

2. 1 years of experience working directly with adolescents in educational social service or organizing settings required.
3. Strong facilitation and teaching skills with the ability to engage young people in dynamic interactive learning experiences about social justice race and/or activism (preferred).
4. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex topics in a relatable and accessible way (required).
5. Empathy and emotional intelligence with the ability to work with youth from diverse backgrounds and support them in personal and professional growth (required).
6. A strong understanding of racial justice issues social equity health disparities and youth development principles (required).
7. Previous experience in leading or facilitating social justice workshops activism programs or life skills training for youth (required).
8. A background in community organizing education behavioral health mental health psychology social work sociology or related fields is preferred. We highly value lived experience in community organizing and these other specialized areas (preferred).
with community-based organizations and outreach efforts focused on public health youth empowerment and social issues broadly but specifically in Chicago (preferred).

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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