Resource Coordinator - Julian

About Our Organization

Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and ultimately, to succeed in school and in life.  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 and celebrating 100 years of impact this year, Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 18,000 youth around the country.  For more information, visit www.youth-guidance.org. 

Position Summary: The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing and expanding after-school and before school community school programming by recruiting student participants, coordinating developmentally appropriate activities, and overseeing staff members. Also, responsible for maintaining accurate financial and attendance records, working with community members and organizations to offer programs and services that meet the needs of students and their families, and marketing the program for growth and sustainability. In addition, manage relationships with school administrators, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. The Community Resource Coordinator will also support/lead in the parent engagement activities and programs. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Recruit and retain student participants and families through school wide events, emails, and flyers. 
•    Maintain consistent communication, build relationships, and work collaboratively with parents, school administration, teachers, students, and community members. 
•    Oversight of program staff; monitoring absenteeism and parent and child interactions
•    Create a developmentally appropriate multi-age after-school program
•    Create and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management 
•    Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques 
•    Plan and overseen Parent/Family Engagement Activities and Programs
•    Effectively manage a grant and tuition-based budget maintaining compliance with the provisions of the grant and the collection of all tuition payments 
•    Coordinate and monitor programs and activities 
•    Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records 
•    Purchase/order materials and supplies 
•    Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics 
•    Monitor and support grant requirements and reporting. 
•    Recruit, Coordinate, and Supervise high quality program partners that support the school’s mission 
•    Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion 
•    Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services 
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Training 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent of sixty college credit hours required 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit, social service or community development organization 

Skills/Abilities

• 1-2 years of experience working with elementary or high school age youth 
• Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports 
• Bilingual candidate preferred 

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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, all Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption
• Occasional local and national 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.