Assistant Resource Coordinator-Fenger High School bei Youth Guidance

About Our Organization:

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the  youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924  today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary:
In collaboration with the Community Resource Coordinator, the Assistant Resource Coordinator supports in the planning, coordination, and delivery of out of school time programs, camps, and events based on school, parent, and student interests and needs to help foster the critical thinking and independence of students. The role helps ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for students while collaborating with staff, families, and community partners.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm 

Location:

Fenger High School 

11220 S. Wallace Street

Chicago, IL 60628

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative and program support for out-of-school time programs.
• Make executive decisions to manage the program, address schedule changes, handle emergencies, etc. with the best interests of all stakeholders in mind.
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of attendance, program enrollment, consent forms, and services in database systems.
• Supervise and support students and program staff and vendors as directed.
• Maintain positive and mutually informative relationships with school administration, teachers, staff, parents, students, and community stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative partnerships within the community to provide support for programs and the school’s mission, such as resources, volunteers, donations, youth opportunities, grants, etc
• Complete all required training and compliance requests.
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Resource Coordinator.
• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.
• Attend relevant meetings, including team meetings, school-led meetings, community events, and other stakeholder gatherings.
• Maintain compliance documentation, and impact data to support effective communication with grant providers, schools, parents, students, community members, and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain behavior expectations for students by coaching and modeling with staff, fostering positive relationships, and reinforcing skills that promote consistent conflict resolution, restorative justice, effective positive discipline behavior management techniques, and appropriate student support.
• Support budget management, including the procurement of materials and supplies, program specific tuition payments, vendor invoices, and ensure the maintenance of accurate financial records, data, and statistical reports in accordance with organizational and compliance standards.
• Aid in staff development and support program staff and partner organizations in complying with Youth Guidance policies, guidelines, trainings, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as team lead/YG point person when the Resource Coordinator is out of the office.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education/Experience/Training 

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, education or related human service field from an approved accredited college/university or actively working towards a degree.

Skills/Abilities

• Commitment to working with youth
• Excellent organizational and strategic-planning skills
• Flexibility, positivity, resourcefulness and initiative
• Dedication to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and maintain positive work atmosphere
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse client population
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including select evenings and/or weekends
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)

Core Competencies:

• Communication:Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation:Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact
• Equity mindset:Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• Growth mindset:Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Ownership and quality of work:Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high-quality work
• Supervisory skills:Effectively manages and develops others
• Mission drive:Demonstrates commitment to the missing of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting and working with the public
• Occasional local travel

Benefits

Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short-term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401k, a wellness program and more. You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). 

Our Values 

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.  

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.