CAP Security - Spencer Technology Academy

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Guidance is seeking a part-time Front Desk/Support role at Spencer Technology Academy, Chicago, IL 60644. The position works in the late afternoon to early evening, supporting safety policies and student transport coordination within a school setting.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in urban school environments. The role emphasizes strong communication, safety, and collaboration with instructional staff to ensure a secure, welcoming environment for students and

Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or GED.
• Must have experience in urban school settings.
• Strong general knowledge of the population of students at risk and experience with intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor front desk.
• Log visitors and permit entry.
• Facilitate drop-off and pick-up of students.
• Serve as first point of contact for parents.
• Patrol access points during program operation.
• Obtain help and provide emergency assistance when necessary.
• Prevent conflict with support from instructional staff.
• Maintain high visibility during program operation.
• Document unusual occurrences.
• Field telephone calls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Policy interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago - Chicago, IL 60602

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School Diploma

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00

Hourly Travel Percentage: On-site

Position Summary:To provide support for the safety/security policies and procedures of program site

Location

Spencer Technology Academy

214 North LaVergne

Chicago, Illinois 60644

Hours

Monday - Thursday - 4:30pm- 5:30pm

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor front desk
• Log visitors and permit entry
• Facilitate drop-off and pick-up of students
• Serve as first point of contact for parents
• Patrol access points during program operation
• Obtain help and provide emergency assistance when necessary
• Prevent conflict with support from instructional staff
• Maintain high visibility during program operation
• Document unusual occurrences
• Field telephone calls as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training

• Must have High school diploma or GED.
• Must have experience in urban school settings
• Strong general knowledge of the population of students at risk and experience with passion for successful intervention strategies of these students

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of CPS
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Competencies

• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact
• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality
• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a selfstarter
• Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others
• Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values

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

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

Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.