Youth Mentor & Community Programs Coordinator

SGA Youth & Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Mentor Coach to provide mentorship, guidance, and direct support to youth ages 16–24 participating in the My CHI My Future program in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS).

The role covers a 40-week program with a caseload of 15 youth, requiring 800 hours annually. Responsibilities include youth employment support, payroll administration, program compliance, and coordinating youth-led community events.

Qualifications

• Must be able to mentor and coach youth ages 16–24.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Experience with youth employment programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and hire 15 youth from the Brighton Park community.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and advocacy to participants.
• Lead employability skills workshops and career development activities.
• Plan and execute nine community events with safe, welcoming spaces.
• Coordinate payroll and maintain accurate timesheets and records.
• Ensure program documentation and reporting meet funder requirements.

Skills

Mentoring

English/Spanish bilingual

Evening/weekend availability

Youth engagement

Group facilitation (workshops)

Travel between locations

Education

High School Degree

Associates in Human Services or related field preferred

Job description

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Mentor Coach to provide mentorship, guidance, and direct support to youth ages 16–24 participating in the My CHI My Future program in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS).

The role covers a 40-week program with a caseload of 15 youth, requiring 800 hours annually. Responsibilities include youth employment support, payroll administration, program compliance, and coordinating youth-led community events.