Youth Program Leader

Chinese American Service League; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to empowering the Chinese American community as a Youth Program Leader. In this role, you will plan and implement engaging programs for youth, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met while fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k

PTO

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least one year of practical experience in youth work or social service.
• Experience working with children/youth in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements after-school and full-day programs for middle and high school students.
• Supervises and manages youth activities.
• Provides support to youth in developmental, social, and psychological aspects.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Bilingual in English and Chinese

Good communication skills

Education

At least two years of college in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Join CASL as aYouth Program Leaderand Make a Difference

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join CASL, where our mission is to connect families and individuals with vital support.

Your Mission:

The Youth Program Leader plans and implements after-school and full-day programs for SAC, middle school, and high school students. This role also involves supervising and managing youth activities.

About CASL:

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development.

For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization.

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Your Impact:

As aYouth Program Leader,you will:

Join CASL as aYouth Program Leaderand Make a Difference

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join CASL, where our mission is to connect families and individuals with vital support.

Your Mission:

The Youth Program Leader plans and implements after-school and full-day programs for SAC, middle school, and high school students. This role also involves supervising and managing youth activities.

About CASL:

The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development.

For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization.

To hear about:

CASL's history, watch here

CASL's future, watch here

Your Impact:

As aYouth Program Leader,you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate classroom activities, which meet the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, language, and health needs of youth children. This includes activity plans, daily schedules, room arrangement, and use of materials/methods.
• Identified the social and recreational needs of the students in the community and recommendsappropriate initiatives and actions to meet those needs.
• Provides support to youth who need help in developmental, social and psychological aspects. Completes assessments (SAYO and Spence) that identify social emotional and stress levels of students. Plan activities to address these needs, and/or make referrals to Behavioral Health Unit at CASL if necessary.
• Partners with parents regarding students’ special needs, progress, areas of strength and areas where additional support may be needed.
• Train, supervise, evaluate and support interns, tutors and volunteers and meet with them on a regular basis to provide guidance.
• Enter all client efforts and case notes into internal and external databases.
• Comply with all DCFS licensing standards for classrooms.
• Obtains data, analyzes and evaluates regularly to meet funding requirements. Provide data as needed for funding.
• Provide workshops and enrichment activities. Invite outside content area specialists to provide information and activities for youth enrichment and community involvement.
• Maintains a space that is clean, safe, and compliant for youth learning. Maintain and recommends purchases for the program supplies/activities.
• Prepares reports and performs record keeping functions required by the agency and assist in report writing as necessary and as needed
• Responsible for own professional development, including participating in the supervisory process and using other educational opportunities, both within and outside of the agency.
  

Must Haves:To thrive in this role, you should have:Education/Experience:

• At least two year of college in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of practical experience in youth work or social service or working with children/youth in a classroom setting.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge:

• Fluency in spoken and written English, bilingual in English and Chinese preferred.
• Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office, online search, and entering.
• Good communication skills with youth and parents.
  

Physical Demands:

• Mainly work in classroom involving prolonged periods of sitting, walking and standing.
  

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed during program hours, 10am – 6pm or 10:30am – 6:30pm, depending on age group responsibilities.
• Must be flexible and available to work alternate hours when necessary, i.e., CPS closures. Full day hours – 9am – 5pm.
  

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers a salary range of $37,300 - $55,900 annually , reflective of experience and qualifications.

Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; 401k, PTO, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA); Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance; Voluntary Worksite Benefits, Pet Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)..

Additionally, our holiday schedule includes New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving, the Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

Why Choose CASL:

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Each resume is reviewed personally by our dedicated team members, not AI. This thorough and thoughtful evaluation process may take a bit of time, so we kindly ask for your patience. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as we have an update on your application status. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.

CASL is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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