Youth Prevention Advocate — Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K with employer match

Teladoc services

HSA contributions

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Youth Prevention Coordinator for the North Center office in Chicago. You will drive prevention programming, engage with youth and families, and build partnerships to strengthen community outcomes.

The role requires a HS diploma and experience in program development with youth; a BA in social work is preferred. Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Three years total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and support for programming.
• Establish relationships with parents, youth and community stakeholders in the service area.
• Plan and recommend high-quality program activities aligned with the mission and goals.
• Manage budget and expenditures for the program.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly statistics, narratives, and activity reports.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Three years of program development/management experience with children

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Youth Prevention Coordinator for the North Center office in Chicago. You will drive prevention programming, engage with youth and families, and build partnerships to strengthen community outcomes.

The role requires a HS diploma and experience in program development with youth; a BA in social work is preferred. Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends is expected.