Youth Prevention Coordinator

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are now hiring for full-time Youth Prevention Coordinators to join our North Center & Southeast office.

SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $46,000 to $50,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for coordinating the implementation and support for programming.
• Assures that program is meeting its programmatic, evaluation and community-building goals.
• Establish relationships with parents, youth and other community stakeholders in program service area.
• Negotiates agreements within the approved program with agencies and individuals who provide services. Secures appropriate agency approvals as necessary.
• Plans and makes recommendations for the implementation of high-quality program activities that meet the mission and vision of program and that provide a range of learning.
• Has shared responsibility for meeting program requirements in partnership with programs and families, and agency and funder standards for program, including record-keeping and monitoring of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Conduct presentations and/or facilitate meetings.
• Provide services and education on substance misuse, substance use disorders, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current substance use trends and best practices for prevention and intervention.
• Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
• Works with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative and activity reports.
• Responsible for maintaining expenditures within budget.
• Make purchases for program as necessary.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Passion for working with youth and promoting community engagement.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including working evenings or some weekends.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required.  
• Three years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program required. 
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university, preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all screenings and criminal background checks.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.