Social Emotional Learning Youth Programs Lead

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois is seeking an on-site Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Youth Program Specialist in Elgin to support school-based mental health initiatives. You will collaborate with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health Program Manager, and site operations to deliver engaging SEL activities for youth.

You will lead program planning, supervise teen mentors, and maintain safe, organized spaces while documenting attendance and progress for reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids or teens is preferred.
• Prior management experience is preferred.
• Prior grant experience is a plus.
• Program and curriculum planning experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Display and review daily schedules with staff and members.
• Provide clear instructions, set expectations, and encourage participation.
• Promote member engagement and regroup members as needed for activities.
• Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and safe.
• Take attendance for each program and organize records for entry.
• Take photos of member participation weekly.
• Highlight member achievements in program areas and displays.
• Communicate professionally via walkie-talkie and interactions.
• Support Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and evaluation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct emotional check-ins for all youth.
• Support emotional regulation and de-escalation of activated youth.
• Communicate evolving youth needs with Mental Health Program Manager.
• Complete Behavior Support Plans as appropriate.
• Lead and support activities across program areas (education, arts, sports, STEM, etc.)
• Plan and facilitate weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming with all youth in alignment with curriculum standards.
• Monitor supplies and communicate needs to the Site Coordinator and Mental Health Program Manager.
• Review needs of students with operations staff and Mental Health Program Manager.
• Supervise and guide teen mentors to grow and evolve as leaders.
• Maintain on-site point-of-contact responsibilities for Family Service Association.
• Support Family Service Association weekly group sessions with classroom & behavior support

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or higher

Job description

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois is seeking an on-site Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Youth Program Specialist in Elgin to support school-based mental health initiatives. You will collaborate with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health Program Manager, and site operations to deliver engaging SEL activities for youth.

You will lead program planning, supervise teen mentors, and maintain safe, organized spaces while documenting attendance and progress for reporting and