Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

The Full Time Youth Program Leader will be a position in partnership with Proyecto Cuidate directly impacting the low- income communities.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

Erie Neighborhood House, a community-building agency empowering Chicago’s low-income and immigrant families, and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Proyecto Cuidate Youth Program Leader. Proyecto Cuídate provides individual, group and family services to support, inform and educate the community on topics that strengthen the individual and family unit. It includes:

• Informative workshops and trainings in areas such as violence prevention, health & wellness, parenting skills, etc.,
• Supportive counseling, screenings, referrals and case management,
• School based and after school youth programming

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in the development, recruitment, and implementation of Little Village Youth programming along with the Youth Program Manager and Youth Advocates; including curriculum writing and updating, creating program schedules and guides.
• Coordinate volunteers/mentors and Youth Ambassador opportunities and delegate tasks.
• Conducts surveys, screenings, case management, referrals, and follow-up services as needed.
• Actively engage and mentor youth, facilitate check-ins with mentors, volunteers and youth, and support with the creation and facilitation of program activities.
• Work with Youth Program Manager to coordinate Youth Ambassador projects and delegation of tasks.
• Collaborate with LV Youth staff to coordinate and implement youth workshops, events and safe spaces for youth.
• Work with the Youth Program Manager to coordinate, evaluate, and report on all Little Village Youth programs.
• Complete funder required documentation for participants served (e.g. collecting data, tracking attendance, data entry, and completion of monthly stat reports)
• Be well-informed of community resources and opportunities in order to best assist participants and update community resource listings.
• Work collaboratively, foster and maintain relationships with partners including CPS school system, other key government and community partners, and collaboratives.
• Represent the agency and program at various events, agencies, and schools.
• Represent Erie Neighborhood House to the public and actively participate in community meetings and events as required.
• Attends team meetings, department meetings, all staff, funder and other required meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma. 60 college credits related to social work, youth development or social services preferred. At least 3 years’ experience in the Youth Development Programming and Social Services field.
• Familiarity with community violence, community resiliency and youth programming
• Strong organizational and effective time management skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Flexibility and ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary
• Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of participants.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $20 -$23/ Hr based on experience and qualifications
• Work / life integration
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 10 days
  • Year 2 = 15 days
  • Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union Status: Union / Non – Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

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