Resource Coordinator - Chicago Vocational (3197)

Responsibilities Recruit and retain student participants and families through school wide events, emails, and flyers. Maintain consistent communication, build relationships, and work collaboratively with parents, school administration, teachers, students, and community members. Oversee program staff; monitor absenteeism and parent and child interactions. Create a developmentally appropriate multi‑age after‑school program. Develop and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management. Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques. Plan and oversee parent/ family engagement activities and programs. Effectively manage a grant and tuition‑based budget, maintaining compliance with the provisions of the grant and the collection of all tuition payments. Coordinate and monitor programs and activities. Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records. Purchase/order materials and supplies. Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics. Monitor and support grant requirements and reporting. Recruit, coordinate, and supervise high quality program partners that support the school’s mission. Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion. Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent of sixty college credit hours required. Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non‑profit, social service or community development organization. 1–2 years of experience working with elementary or high school age youth. Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports. Bilingual candidate preferred. Skills & Abilities Effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening. Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact. Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace. Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn. Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high‑quality work. Effectively manages and develops others. Demonstrates commitment to the missing of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to frequently talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public. All Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption. Occasional local and national travel. Benefits Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full‑time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short‑term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401(k), a wellness program and more. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). EEO Statement Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Guidance