Youth Services Program Manager

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 74.000 - 91.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Chicago is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator within the Department of Family and Support Services (Youth Services). This role develops and coordinates youth programming with delegate agencies, focusing on career readiness and employment opportunities for Chicago youth aged 14-24.

Under supervision, you will manage program curricula, monitor contracts, and support RFP processes while ensuring quality standards and effective data reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of community service experience
• Alternatives for Minimum Qualifications: seven (7) years of community service, an Associate's degree plus five years, or a Master's degree plus two years
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Aufgaben

• Develops, coordinates, and monitors programs and delegate agencies for youth employment
• Collaborates with stakeholders to integrate career education and experiential learning
• Screen and orient prospective youth employment participants
• Assist with RFPs and monitor review processes
• Provide program and contract support to delegate agencies with site visits and corrective action plans
• Develop policies and performance standards for program quality
• Analyze data and prepare programmatic, compliance, and budget reports
• Lead trainings for delegate agencies and represent the department at events

Kenntnisse

Youth program experience

Grants management

Budgeting

Stakeholder relationships

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or closely related field

Seven years of community service experience

Associate's degree in Social Sciences or related field +5 years of experience

Master's degree or higher in Social Sciences or related field +2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Chicago is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator within the Department of Family and Support Services (Youth Services). This role develops and coordinates youth programming with delegate agencies, focusing on career readiness and employment opportunities for Chicago youth aged 14-24.

Under supervision, you will manage program curricula, monitor contracts, and support RFP processes while ensuring quality standards and effective data reporting.