Youth Mentoring Lead: Shape Futures & SEL

Breakthrough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Breakthrough is seeking a Youth Mentoring Coordinator to organize group and one-on-one mentoring for Garfield Park youth in grades 9–12 at FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL. This role coordinates weekly sessions, mentors, and program logistics with partner schools.

The YMC will recruit participants, train volunteers, and ensure safe, inclusive mentoring aligned with DFSS requirements and Breakthrough’s program standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or related social service field OR minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Related lived experience is valued.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have daily access to a vehicle.

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, community agreements, and mentoring best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Vehicle access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or related social service field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Breakthrough is seeking a Youth Mentoring Coordinator to organize group and one-on-one mentoring for Garfield Park youth in grades 9–12 at FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL. This role coordinates weekly sessions, mentors, and program logistics with partner schools.

The YMC will recruit participants, train volunteers, and ensure safe, inclusive mentoring aligned with DFSS requirements and Breakthrough’s program standards.