Part-Time Assistant Resource Coordinator- Edison Regional Gifted Center

About Our Organization

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary

Support in the development of programming, events and activities based on school, parent, and student interests/needs to help foster the critical thinking and independence of students. With a focus on social and emotional learning, academic enrichment, community service, leadership, fine and performing arts, and health & wellness.

We Are Currently Hiring Part-time For The Following School

Edison Regional Gifted Center

4929 N. Sawyer Ave

Chicago, IL 60625

The hours are 1pm-6pm Monday-Friday with some additional hours with the flexibility to work from home

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support for out-of-school time programs
• Serve as team lead/YG point person when the Resource Coordinator is out of the office.
• Make executive decisions to manage the program, address schedule changes, handle emergencies, etc. with the best interests of all stakeholders in mind.
• Aid in staff development and support program staff and partner organizations in complying with Youth Guidance policies, guidelines, trainings, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of attendance, program enrollment, consent forms, and services in database systems.
• Support budget management, including the procurement of materials and supplies, program specific tuition payments, vendor invoices, and ensure the maintenance of accurate financial records, data, and statistical reports in accordance with organizational and compliance standards.
• Supervise and support students and staff where directed.
• Maintain behavior expectations for students by coaching and modeling with staff, fostering positive relationships, and reinforcing skills that promote consistent conflict resolution, restorative justice, effective positive discipline behavior management techniques, and appropriate student support.
• Maintain positive and mutually informative relationships with school administration, teachers, staff, parents, students, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance documentation, and impact data to support effective communication with grant providers, schools, parents, students, community members, and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships within the community to provide support for programs and the school’s mission, such as resources, volunteers, donations, youth opportunities, grants, etc
• Attend relevant meetings, including team meetings, school-led meetings, community events, and other stakeholder gatherings.
• Complete all required training and compliance requests.
• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Resource Coordinator.