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Youth Coach

Instituto Del Progreso Latino

Youth Coach

Chicago, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    • Build meaningful relationships with program youth and their families

    • Provide educational tools and academic assistance that help increase academic performance

    • Provide participants with positive adult mentoring and guidance

    • Facilitate and participate in physical activities that are safe and fun for students

    • Attend and supervise youth during scheduled program excursions and special events

    • Seek various learning and development opportunities for students, including guest speakers, workshops and community service activities

    • Aid in the upkeep and cleanliness of all facilities used by the program

    • Work with the Director of Students and Community Support Services to develop monthly calendar and workshop curriculum for youth

    • Register youth in WIOA grants as eligible.  Comply with all WIOA program delivery guidelines; collection of student data, including attendance, enrollment documents and quarterly report cards; utilization of required database systems, Career Connect, Salesforce and others as required by agency and or funders

    • Assist with recruitment of youth by performing outreach during local school parent nights, report card pick-ups and other community events

    • Refer youth and families to appropriate and necessary social services whether at Instituto or at other community based organizations

    • Maintain open communication with program coordinator regarding any student issues or concerns

    • Work cooperatively and in coordination with other staff and Instituto programs

    • Attend weekly staff meetings, planning, and/or training sessions

    • Coach participants in the development of a personalized career/ service plan that consists of long and short term goals and time frames

    • Conduct program orientation (as needed)  on a weekly basis

    • Provide comprehensive employment and job placement case management and coaching

    • Provide placement assistance to clients and follow-up services to placement, maintaining contact with supervisors and clients for up to 12 months

    • Serve as liaison with other service providers, schools, support service agencies, and any other institution/ organization involve in the career development equation 

    • Complete accurate, timely, and qualitative program reports in a timely manner

    • Guide participants through their career exploration process and ITAs and voucher acquisition

    • Conduct Program Exit Assessment and follow-up

    • Perform other duties as assigned

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Some post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of education, youth work or other related fields

    • Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality

    • Prior experience working with external vendors and client

    • Able to work with a wide variety of people

    • Team player willing to take on multiple tasks at once; an independent worker who requires minimal supervision

    • Exceptional organization and time management skills

    • Above average “customer” service attitude

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

    • Strong ability to maintain composure under pressure

    • Dependable and punctual

    • Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges

    • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet

    Additional Information

    Submit cover letter with resume, salary expectations, a completed application (located on our Careers page), and any other information listed above as “additional attachments” when you apply.

    Instituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.