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Job Title: Youth Development Coach
Reports to: Youth Education Director
FLSA Code: Part Time
Schedule: Hours will adjust according to the out-of-school time program schedule
Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)
Location: FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624
Breakthrough Mission Statement
The mission of Breakthrough is to partner with the residents of East Garfield Park to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
The Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) aims to overcome the forces of poverty and see our students become caring and responsible community members who transform East Garfield Park into a place where success becomes the norm and families prosper.
The goal of Breakthrough’s Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program is that all students will be connected to a network of caring adults, be provided a safe and supportive environment, and demonstrate authentic academic growth and social-emotional skills.
Position Summary
The Youth Development Coach will be a part of the Breakthrough Youth Network. This position will provide excellent, organized and appropriate instruction in the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement After School Program, Summer Day Camp Program, and enrichment related programs for youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
Reports to: Youth Education Director
FLSA Code: Part Time
Schedule: Hours will adjust according to the out-of-school time program schedule
Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)
Location: FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624
Breakthrough Mission Statement
The mission of Breakthrough is to partner with the residents of East Garfield Park to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
The Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) aims to overcome the forces of poverty and see our students become caring and responsible community members who transform East Garfield Park into a place where success becomes the norm and families prosper.
The goal of Breakthrough’s Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program is that all students will be connected to a network of caring adults, be provided a safe and supportive environment, and demonstrate authentic academic growth and social-emotional skills.
Position Summary
The Youth Development Coach will be a part of the Breakthrough Youth Network. This position will provide excellent, organized and appropriate instruction in the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement After School Program, Summer Day Camp Program, and enrichment related programs for youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
- Facilitate activities for the students in the out-of-school programs.
- Assist with managing student behavior.
- Work collaboratively with the BYN team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom strategies.
- Ensure that routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt and consistent with good youth development principles.
- Be available to be a substitute in any classroom on an “as needed” basis.
- Maintain an environment for students to work in that is clean, safe, stimulating and appreciative for each child’s development.
- Assist with data entry in Salesforce, Cityspan and other databases.
- Assist with classroom and building clean up.
- Assist with special events, such as: Field Trips, School break programs, Awards Night, etc.
- Participate in Breakthrough wide events such as staff meetings, events, and other cross department collaborations.
- Attending all team meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrated Values
- Independently follows agency policy and procedures
- Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
- Identifies and resolves difficult issues
- Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
- Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors
- Works effectively with diverse staff, communities and population served
- Maintain a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy during stressful situations.
- A passion for the mission of Breakthrough
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and/or over 1 year of experience working with school-aged children.
- Demonstrates comfort and skill using basic computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as other Windows based programs
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities, especially as related to youth, families, poverty, and community development.
- Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and problem-solving ability.
- Must have the ability to use initiative, discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
- Promote participant care through all actions and behaviors
- Project a professional image to all internal and external customers.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
- Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
- Outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and capacity to excel in our collaborative environment.
SUPERVISION
This position has no direct reports
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position has no direct reports
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office and/or classroom located in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
BENEFITS
- Sick leave - Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of sick pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for medical and safety reasons.
- Paid leave - Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of paid pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for any reason.
Schedule: 40 hours/week; occasional weekends and evening hours
Program Area: Church and Volunteer Engagement
Location: Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
We are Breakthrough
Breakthrough partners with people to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity. Breakthrough is intentionally located in and works alongside residents in East Garfield Park. Each year, Breakthrough has the opportunity to work with over 20,000 residents and their families.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will provide administrative, program, and event support to the Volunteer and Church Engagement team. This position requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively relate to volunteers, pastors, and church leaders from diverse backgrounds, denominations, and faith traditions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
Administration
Program Area: Church and Volunteer Engagement
Location: Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
We are Breakthrough
Breakthrough partners with people to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity. Breakthrough is intentionally located in and works alongside residents in East Garfield Park. Each year, Breakthrough has the opportunity to work with over 20,000 residents and their families.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will provide administrative, program, and event support to the Volunteer and Church Engagement team. This position requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively relate to volunteers, pastors, and church leaders from diverse backgrounds, denominations, and faith traditions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
Administration
- Respond daily to all emails and volunteer application notifications in the general volunteer inbox, Fresh Market inbox, Manna Inbox, and other emails as assigned.
- Maintain and update Salesforce records to ensure accurate information for volunteers, including applications, background checks, job postings, shifts and campaign details.
- Assist with volunteer onboarding by coordinating application completion and background checks as needed.
- Assist with volunteer communication needs by keeping the website up to date with current volunteer opportunities, assisting with the quarterly volunteer newsletters and assisting with regular communications with churches.
- Track Breakthrough’s church activity and revenue and keep accurate Salesforce records of this information.
- Track and manage Volunteer Match, intern onboarding and university tracking systems.
- Assist with church grant management and seek to find new church grant opportunities in partnership with the institutional giving team and the director.
Program and Event support
- Represent Breakthrough at churches, church events, recruiting events, volunteer fairs and other venues to recruit new volunteers and donors, cultivate relationships and deepen church partnerships.
- Assist with new volunteer phone interviews and coordinate in-person or virtual “Meet and Greet” for new volunteers.
- Manage volunteer needs for Breakthrough Youth Network programs for each season and create seasonal spreadsheets to track progress.
- Assist with volunteer recruitment to match the program's needs
- Create systems and procedures to train, appreciate, and retain volunteers
- Provide volunteer check-ins and end-of-season communication (thank yous, surveys and next season opportunities).
- Assist with Breakthrough’s annual events, such as the Walk for Hunger, the annual benefit, Harvest Happenings, Christmas Store, Trunk party and more.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrated Values
- Independently follows agency policy and procedures
- Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
- Identifies and resolves difficult issues
- Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
- Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors
- Works effectively with diverse staff, communities and population served
- Maintain a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy during stressful situations.
- A passion for the mission of Breakthrough
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of college coursework and related experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a nonprofit or church setting preferred
- Flexible hours (nights and weekends semi-regularly required)
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities, and written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Google Suite, and the ability to work efficiently within programmatic databases
- Working knowledge of Salesforce preferred
- Relationally engaging with the ability to represent Breakthrough to external audiences
- Understanding urban realities with a strong passion for connecting churches and volunteers with those affected by poverty to facilitate mutually beneficial and transforming relationships
- Cross-cultural competency: sensitivity to serving in a diverse, urban context
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license along with daily access to a vehicle and acceptable driving record.
SUPERVISION
This position has no direct reports
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office and/or classroom located in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.
Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.
BENEFITS
- Medical - We offer group medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO plans. Depending on the plan you choose, there may be no cost for an employee single coverage. There is a cost per pay period for coverage for family (i.e., employee plus spouse; employee plus child(ren) or employee plus spouse and child(ren).
- Dental – We offer group dental benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. You have the option of choosing between a PPO or HMO. This is an employee paid benefit.
- Vision - We offer group vision benefits through UnitedHealthcare to full-time employees. This is an employee paid benefit.
- Life - Through UnitedHealthcare, we offer full-time employees term life insurance to the employee’s family in case of death. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
- Short and long-term disability - If you become disabled, UnitedHealthcare provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance to full-time employees. The cost of this benefit is paid fully by the organization.
- 401 (k) Plan - We offer a 401(k) plan which is a tax-deferred annuity to assist full-time employees in planning for retirement. We match 50% of your contribution up to a total of 3% of your base salary.
- Section 125 Plan (FSA) - Through TASC, we allow full-time employees to make contributions toward premiums for medical insurance, out-of-pocket medical expenses, dependent care expenses, and/or transit and parking on a “before tax” rather than an “after tax” basis.
- Vacation Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 6.67 – 13.33 days per month based on tenure with the organization.
- Personal Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 3 personal days annually, pro-rated in year one.
- Sick Days - Full-time employees in this position are eligible for up to 10 sick days annually, pro-rated in year one.
COMPENSATION
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education and internal equity.
$18 - $19/hr
Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at HR@breakthrough.org. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $18 - $19