Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Youth Services Specialist Job Description
Organization Overview
The Bloc envisions a Chicago where every young person has the tools needed to be the champion of their own life. To achieve this in our community, we cultivate the love of boxing to share transformational resources with Chicago’s West Side youth and communities.
Youth in our program have maintained 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates since 2016 while training to become championship boxers. Through our direct community support initiatives, we distribute over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors monthly and provide household supplies and seasonal items. By partnering with youth and our community, we create the conditions for enduring peace.
Youth Services Specialist
The Bloc is seeking a Youth Service specialist (YSS) to organize and direct resources, opportunities, and relationships for young people in our program. The Youth Services Specialist will support a caseload of fighters by seeking, securing, and providing holistic support and services.
Responsibilities
Case Management: Provide various educational, social/emotional, vocational, and critical needs case management services to youth ages 10-19
Data Collection and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data about the case management process to improve organizational processes
Relationship Building: Build intentional relationships with all stakeholders
Ability to create a 360 assessment of a young person to seek wraparound support and services to fulfill fighters’ physical, psychological, and social needs
Advise managers and directors on potential partnership needs to promote fighter success
Support with community events and activities
Complete outreach and coordination with partner organizations when appropriate
Conduct home, school, and stakeholder visits as needed
Complete other tasks as assigned to support program health and functioning
Prioritize and understand student needs and take initiative to assess their needs on a regular basis
Qualifications:
Dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to Chicago’s West Side youth
Passionate about racial justice, gender equality, and equity with a knowledge of youth development and restorative practices
Relationship-building skills with history of building connections with families, schools, and students
History of social and casework as it pertains to youth
A proven track record of creating and investing youth in action plans
Previous experience with managing competing priorities of caseloads
Ability to assess, understand, and prioritize student needs and react accordingly
Possess a knowledge of outside support resources available to our fighters
Organized and able to prioritize vital objectives
Eager to take initiative
Conversational Spanish speaking is strongly preferred
MSW is strongly preferred
Working Conditions:
Full-Time/On-Site This position requires frequent off-site locations Occasional non-standard working hours (evenings, weekends) may be necessary to complete job duties
Compensation:
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 Benefits: We offer comprehensive medical benefits packages with a generous time off policy Location: The Bloc, 1345 N Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651