Youth Development Mentor

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Build Full time

Build, Inc., a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization, is seeking an innovative and committed individual to join our team as a Youth Development Mentor. This role requires working with male-identified youth in-school and community settings through engaging activities that identify concerns, seek solutions, and demonstrate restorative methods.

About the Role

The Youth Development Mentor will be responsible for conducting assessments of strengths and needs, collaborating with therapists to identify individual treatment goals, and establishing healthy relationships with school personnel and staff. They will also facilitate external referrals, follow-through, and support.

This position requires strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems. The successful candidate must be willing to travel daily and possess a passion for youth development work.

BUILD, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status.

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