Youth Support Specialist

THE BLOC

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55,000–$62,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Community Support, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Psychology, Spanish Language, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

30+ days ago

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

Youth Support Specialist

THE BLOC

Chicago, IL

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THE BLOC

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