Description

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.

Youth Program Manager has experience providing youth centered, trauma informed services to youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Youth Program Manager will work alongside and collaborate with other ENH staff, partners and youth to create youth centered programs, coordinate collaborations and supervise youth staff. Position includes flexibility and ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.

The Full Time Youth Program Manager will be a position in partnership with Proyecto Cuidate directly impacting the South Lawndale community and surrounding neighborhoods.

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. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

• Oversees coordination, development and implementation of youth services and programming, providing guidance, facilitation, and support to staff 
• Responsible for grant management on assigned youth serving grants including monitoring program budgets, data collection, and timely reporting in compliance with agency guidelines and funder requirements.
• Provides reflective and administrative supervision to assigned youth staff and interns. 

§ Conducts surveys, screenings, case management and supportive services as needed.

• Maintains and develops partnerships and collaborations related to youth, community wellness and safety. 

Youth Program Manager will have a strong understanding and experience in grant management, developing and implementing youth centered programs, trauma informed services, familiarity with community violence and resiliency, and reflective supervision. 

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in the social service field working with youth and violence prevention
• Bachelors in Social Work, Youth Development or Social Service Related Field required; Masters Preferred.
• bilingual written skills, grant management, experience with Microsoft office tools and software
• Background Check Required
• Fluent Spanish Speaking Required

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

• Compensation of $45-55K 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: Management / Non union

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. 

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; 

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