• Oversight of program staff; monitoring absenteeism and parent and child interactions

• Create a developmentally appropriate multi-age after school program 

• Create and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management  

• Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques

• Effectively manage a grant and tuition-based budget maintaining compliance with the provisions of the grant and the collection of all tuition payments

• Maintain accurate financial and attendance records

• Facilitate evaluation activities as required by CPS and other funding contracts

• Coordinates and provides direct outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to champion authentic parent engagement.

• Coordinate and monitor programs and activities

• Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records

• Purchase/order materials and supplies

• Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics

• Recruit high quality program partners that support the school’s mission

• Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion

• Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor degree or equivalent of sixty college credit hours required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit, social service or community development organization

Skills/Abilities

• 1-2 years of experience working with elementary or high school age youth
• Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports
• Bilingual candidate preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the 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, 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.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public

Benefits:

Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short-term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401k, a wellness program and more. You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Our Values  

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.   

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