Northwestern University Settlement seeks a dedicated professional with an appreciation for its mission. Under direct supervision of the Out of School Time Coordinator, the Teen Facilitator is responsible for the coordination and management of programs designed to provide mentoring, leadership development, and supervision for ages 13 to 17.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate, direct, and supervise all programmatic activities with youth
• Build strong, positive relationships with youth participants and facilitate team building between groups, giving youth a sense of dignity, and belonging
• Develop and implement creative strategies to retain youth participants throughout the program
• Engage youth in wrap around services within the agency and work with external partners to provide additional support services to youth who may need it
• Act as the liaison to participants, agency, families, and DFSS personnel
• Assist with data collection and entry into Cityspan and other DFSS designated platforms
• Implement performance measurement tools with youth participants and ensure completion
• Attend mandatory trainings and learning meetings per request of DFSS, including but not limited to trainings for Cityspan and a DFSS designated technology platform
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned by the Out of School Time Coordinator

Ideal Skills/Traits

• A passion for youth and Northwestern Settlement’s mission and commitment
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and solutions-oriented mindset
• Skilled at working with teens of various cultures
• Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google products

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in appropriate field of study or 3 years proven experience in similar field with planning and supervising activities
• Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time/40 hours

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a robust health benefits package. In addition, all staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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