Job Description

Erie Neighborhood House, a community-building agency empowering Chicago’s low-income and immigrant families and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Youth Advocate.   Erie House provides individual, group and family services to support, inform and educate the community on topics that strengthen the individual and family unit. It includes: 

• Informative workshops and trainings in areas such as violence prevention, health & wellness, parenting skills, etc.,
• Supportive counseling, screenings, referrals and case management,
• After school youth programming 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Facilitate Little Village Youth programs for participants in collaboration with the Little Village Youth staff. Actively engages and supports youth ages12-24.
• Support Little Village Youth staff with the coordination and implementation of workshops and events related to violence prevention, healing and safety, youth development and recruitment. 
• Schedules and conducts surveys, screenings, case management, referrals, and follow-up services as needed for youth needing healing and trauma informed services.
• Support in the development, recruitment, and implementation of Little Village Youth Teams programming including curriculum writing and updating, creating schedules, and program facilitation.
• Be well-informed of community resources and opportunities in order to best assist participants and update community resource listings.
• Complete funder required documentation for participants served (e.g. collecting data, filing documents, tracking attendance, data entry, and completion of monthly stat reports).
• Represent the agency and program at various events, agencies, and schools.
• Work collaboratively, foster and maintain relationships with CPS school system, other key government and community partners, and collaboratives. 
• Represents Erie Neighborhood House to the public and actively participates in community meetings and events as required. 
• Attends team meetings, department meetings, all staff, funder and other required meetings and trainings. 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Qualifications:
High School Diploma. 60 credits in social work, youth development or social services preferred; at least 1 years’ experience in Youth Development Programming and Social Services..

• Familiarity with community violence, community resiliency and youth programming.
• Strong organizational and effective time management skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal proficiency.
• Driver's License & ability to drive 14 person passenger van preferred.
• This position requires to be fully on - site with evening hours until 7pm.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexibility and ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.
• Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of participants. 

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Compensation of $19.00 -$19.50/hour.
• Work / life integration.
• Generous paid time off (examples below for full-time employment).
• 12 accrued sick days per year.
• 3 personal days.
• Paid birthday off.
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Vacation.
• Year 1 = 8 days.
• Year 2 = 13 days.
• Year 3 + = 20 days.
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees.
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
• Professional Development.
• Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
• Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
• Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
• DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
• Wellness support.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
• 403b with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite.

Union/Non-Exempt:

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

No telephone calls please!
Must be a member of afscme or join after 30 days.
Erie neighborhood house is an equal opportunity employer.
Accredited by naeyc & national after school association.
Recognized by department of justice.
United way member.

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

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