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Sga-Youth-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

SGA Youth in Chicago seeks a dedicated Youth Mentor to provide mentorship and advocacy to a caseload of up to 60 youth aged 16–24, helping them develop an Individualized Service Plan and connecting them to employment or education opportunities.

The role involves coordinating with the Academic Specialist, developing employer partnerships, managing internships and paid/unpaid placements, and supporting youth through attendance supervision and home visits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Experience working with teens and young adults preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Experience working in Chicago and Berwyn neighborhoods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and retaining 80 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment.
• Develop and implement an employer engagement strategy for subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth aged 16–24.
• Document placements with agreements, job descriptions, and safety checklists.
• Unsubsidized placement includes part- and full-time employment; collect employment verifications.
• Develop employer engagement in high-demand industries and career pathways.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Community outreach

Evening/weekend availability

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 – 24 with a consistent caseload of 60 youth. Works with each youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement and connect to employment and/or educational opportunities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with recruiting and retaining 80 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment.
• Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. General range of youth to be placed is 80.
• Subsidized work experiences include short term placement where youth gain technical skills in specific industry and SGA offers payment directly to youth. Documentation is required from each placement that includes agreement, job description, and safety checklist.
• Unsubsidized placement includes both part- and full-time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected by employer/youth.
• Develops employer engagement in high demand industries and career pathways.
• Utilizes Illinois WorkNet to enter attendance and observations and Target Occupational Profiles to target employer relationships and potential openings.
• Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities.
• Works with Academic Specialist/Mentor and youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals.
• Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth.
• Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates.
• Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment.
• Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources.
• Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs.
• Conduct Observations
• Conducts Home Visits.
• Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required.
• Implements other services requested by SGA.
• Develops relationships in the community and Chicago for worksite placement for youth, enrichment opportunities.
• Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Associate's degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field, preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with teens and young adults preferred.
• Experience working in neighborhoods in Chicago and Berwyn.
• Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

BENEFITS

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. An Equal Opportunity Employer