Youth Safety & Programs Coordinator

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, personal |a

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to oversee Safe Passages operations in Chicago. You will manage day-to-day activities, ensure safety policies are followed, and train community watchers while supervising staff on-site.

You will build relationships with school staff, families, and partners to support students. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in social service program coordination.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with youth development theory and best practices.
• Two years of program coordination experience on an urban school site.
• Program management experience.
• Database experience and data-driven programming.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Community organizing experience is a plus.
• Ability to represent Safe Passages professionally and effectively.
• Displays sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in SGA’s service population

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee day-to-day operations of the safe passage programs and services.
• Ensure program safety by implementing and enforcing all CPS, School Site, and Safe Passages policies.
• Immediately communicate all safety concerns and issues to Safe Passages, the Principal, and CPS staff.
• Recruit, recommend for hire, and train community watchers.
• Ongoing supervision and coaching for staff as needed.
• Observe, document, and evaluate program staff on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure adults treat students respectfully.
• Daily site visits to each Safe Passage post; AM and PM shift.
• Facilitate site-based monthly meetings for program staff and providers.
• Enforce systems for student and staff documentation, including staff sign in/out logs.
• Design and maintain efficient, organized office systems.
• Manage reporting requirements, including monthly attendance, service deliverables quarterly reports, data collection, and survey administration.
• Submit appropriate requests for expenditures.
• Manage budget line items and track expenditures.
• Build strong relationships with Site Administration Coordinator and other school site support staff to support students.
• Participate in Principal meetings with Safe Passages supervisor.
• Serve as a resource to families, students, staff, and community members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program partners and funders.
• Collaborate with personnel from relevant agencies/schools/churches/communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Program coordination

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Community organizing

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in human relations or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Database experience

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to oversee Safe Passages operations in Chicago. You will manage day-to-day activities, ensure safety policies are followed, and train community watchers while supervising staff on-site.

You will build relationships with school staff, families, and partners to support students. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field or equivalent experience, plus 2+ years in social service program coordination.