Youth Mentoring Coordinator

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough in Chicago is seeking a Youth Mentoring Coordinator to manage group and one-on-one mentoring for Garfield Park youth in grades 9–12. The role supports social-emotional learning and positive youth development through Breakthrough's curricula.

The position is a 40-hour workweek, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed, located at FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624. Reporting to the Director of High School/Post Secondary Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate weekly school-based group mentoring sessions for youth at the agency's partner high school.
• Implement Breakthrough's evidence-based mentoring curriculum by integrating the ECHO and SELVIE curricula to strengthen social-emotional learning, decision-making, leadership, and positive youth development.
• Recruit, enroll, and retain 20-30 youth participants in collaboration with school administrators, counselors, and other school personnel.
• Recruit, screen, orient, train, and provide ongoing support to volunteer mentors in partnership with the Volunteer Engagement team.
• Plan and facilitate youth and mentor orientation sessions that establish program expectations.

Job description

We seek to create an intense, cutting-edge environment that inspires each staff member to individual and organizational greatness. Our hope is to provide a culture where you can contribute your gifts for the benefit of all.

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Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id: 364

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Youth Mentoring Coordinator

FLSA Code: Full time, Exempt with benefits

Reports to: Director of High School/Post Secondary Programs

Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)

Hours: 40-hour workweek; occasional weekends and evening hours as needed

Location: FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Mentoring Coordinator (YMC) will coordinate group and one-on-one mentoring programs for Garfield Park youth, 9th -12th grade.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate weekly school-based group mentoring sessions for youth at the agency's partner high school.
• Implement Breakthrough's evidence-based mentoring curriculum by integrating the ECHO and SELVIE curricula to strengthen social-emotional learning, decision-making, leadership, and positive youth development.
• Recruit, enroll, and retain 20-30 youth participants in collaboration with school administrators, counselors, and other school personnel.
• Recruit, screen, orient, train, and provide ongoing support to volunteer mentors in partnership with the Volunteer Engagement team.
• Plan and facilitate youth and mentor orientation sessions that establish program expectations,