Youth Development Professional

Join CASL as Teen Club Leader (Part Time)and Make a Difference Are you passionate about helping teens build confidence, develop real-world skills, and prepare for their future? Join CASL as a Teen Club Leader and create meaningful after-school experiences through mentorship, career readiness, leadership, and enrichment opportunities. Scroll down for full details on salary, benefits, schedule and what's like to be part of CASL. Your Mission This role supports CASL’s mission by coordinating engaging and culturally responsive programming for teens through the CASL Teen Club. Through mentorship, workforce and life skills development, career readiness, and recreational activities, the Teen Club Leader helps young people build confidence, develop skills, explore their future, and strengthen their sense of belonging. As a key connector between teens, families, staff, and community partners, this role helps create a safe and supportive environment for youth to thrive. About CASL Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives. This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule. To hear about: CASL's history, watch here CASL's future, watch here What You’ll Impact As a Teen Club Leader, you will create engaging after-school experiences that foster mentorship, leadership development, academic growth, career readiness, and positive social connection for teens. Through strong relationships with youth and families, effective program delivery, and consistent attention to safety, participation, and program requirements, you will help teens build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for their future. Build positive, trusting relationships with teens and foster a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive environment that promotes engagement, belonging, leadership, and personal growth. Plan and facilitate engaging Teen Club programming three days per week, incorporating teen interests and a balanced mix of mentorship, academic support, workforce and career readiness, life skills, enrichment, recreation, and leadership opportunities. Facilitate career and workforce readiness activities that strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, financial literacy, resume development, interviewing skills, and exploration of future education and career goals. Maintain appropriate supervision of participating youth during program activities, transitions, meals, field trips, and special events, following CASL requirements for youth safety, mandated reporting, incident reporting, behavioral concerns, and emergency procedures. Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, participation, and program records in accordance with grant, evaluation, and program requirements, including applicable At‑Risk Afterschool Meals documentation and meal distribution requirements. Monitor youth participation and engagement, incorporating teen feedback and identifying opportunities to strengthen programming, retention, and the overall participant experience. Maintain positive communication with parents and caregivers regarding program activities, schedules, expectations, and available resources, connecting youth and families to appropriate CASL and community resources when needed. Collaborate with Education Services staff, CASL departments, and community partners to coordinate programming, workshops, events, field trips, outreach activities, and other opportunities that support youth development and program goals. Note: This job description outlines primary responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve in response to organizational needs, and flexibility will be required. What You Bring To thrive in this role, you should have: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience working with children, adolescents, or teens in a school, community-based, nonprofit, recreation, or youth-development setting. Ability to obtain the Illinois Gateways School Age Credential within the required timeframe following hire. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with teens and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to plan and facilitate engaging, youth-centered activities. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for youth. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely program documentation. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, families, and community partners. Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, social services, recreation, or a related field. Experience with teen programming, after-school programs, mentoring, workforce development, or college and career readiness. Experience working with immigrant or multilingual families. Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese. Experience with grant-funded youth programs or meal programs. CPR/First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid certification. Obtain Illinois Gateways School Age Credentials. This position primarily works in a youth-serving community environment and may require standing, walking, participating in recreational activities, moving program materials, and assisting with events and activities. This is an onsite, youth-serving role, scheduled approximately 20 hours per week across three days. Work is primarily performed during after-school programming hours within the Teen Program’s operating schedule of 1:00 pm–6:00 p.m. or 9:00 am-2:00 pm (school break times), based on program needs. Flexibility to work alternate or additional hours may be required for Chicago Public Schools closures, full-day programming, field trips, summer outings, special events, trainings, and other program activities. Compensation & Benefits: This position offers an hourly rate of $18.00 - $20.00. Join CASL and unlock a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a range of options tailored to your needs. CASL’s comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 11+ Paid Holidays, including Lunar New Year and Juneteenth Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Coverage Voluntary Worksite Benefits and Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household Why Choose CASL: Inclusivity : Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Empowerment : Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities. Collaboration : Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork. Transformation : Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies. Resiliency : Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths. Join Us and Make a Difference: Join us at CASL, where together, we create a brighter future for our community. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Every application is personally reviewed by a real person—not AI. Our process may take some time, but rest assured, we will follow up with updates as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience and look forward to learning more about you. At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter. CASL is an equal opportunity employer. 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