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Youth Empowerment Advocate

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Build Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Position Overview

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is currently in search of a dedicated, self-driven, and creative individual to become a part of our organization. BUILD is a nationally recognized entity focused on gang intervention, violence reduction, and youth development, primarily serving communities on Chicago's West Side. Since our inception in 1969, we have been committed to saving lives and mentoring young individuals in some of the city's most challenging environments. Our commitment to high standards is reflected in our core values of respect, collaboration, and transparent communication. Joining BUILD means making a significant impact on the lives of thousands of youth and families we serve.

Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence, and Innovation.

Role Purpose

This role is integral to the Violence Prevention Villages (VPV) initiative, which aims to deliver positive, proactive, and preventive support services to youth from Pre-K to 8th grade and their families. BUILD collaborates with educational institutions to enhance behavioral, social/emotional, and academic outcomes for students, while also engaging with the nonprofit sector to promote household stability and well-being. We are committed to supporting youth and families for as long as they are willing, with the goal of fostering long-term well-being, educational success, and economic stability across generations.

Key Responsibilities

The Youth Empowerment Advocate (YEA) will engage with students in both academic and extracurricular settings, particularly focusing on at-risk youth who may face behavioral challenges. The YEA will:

  • Collaborate closely with school administration for student referrals and recruitment.
  • Establish trusting relationships to identify challenges and implement solutions through trauma-informed care.
  • Design, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that promote active learning.
  • Apply Social Emotional Learning strategies to address behavioral issues while establishing guidelines, expectations, mutual respect, and accountability.
  • Facilitate workshops on life skills and health awareness.
  • Promote Restorative Justice practices as alternatives to traditional disciplinary measures, fostering educational success.
  • Utilize a youth-driven and strengths-based approach for goal setting and service planning.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records in both internal and external databases weekly, and document intakes and assessments as required.
  • Submit lesson plans, statistics, and reports to the Program Manager bi-weekly or as needed.
  • Collect baseline and year-end data on academic, interpersonal, and prosocial behaviors.
  • Ensure compliance with file management and internal Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) requirements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including schools, government agencies, and community organizations.
  • Identify positive adult/youth influences to strengthen the support network for participants.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences and purposes.
  • Represent the organization positively to enhance community awareness and support for our programs and services.
  • Encourage family engagement through events such as Family Nights and Family Fridays.
  • Participate in outreach and recruitment activities, including evenings and weekends.
  • Engage in civic activities that align with the mission of BUILD, Inc.
  • Stay informed about current trends in the field and the agency's methodologies and best practices.
  • Attend departmental and agency-wide meetings and events as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with urban youth in a human services or social services environment preferred.
  • Ability to plan, implement, and document educational and workshop plans effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in integrating technology into daily program operations and evaluation systems.
  • Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, develop work schedules, and monitor progress towards objectives.
  • Ability to cultivate positive working relationships internally and externally to achieve organizational goals.
  • Must possess a proactive, innovative, responsible, and assertive approach, along with integrity and the ability to inspire others.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check and child abuse/neglect registry check.
  • Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally is required.
Benefits
  • 401(k) with a 2% match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Days
  • Flexible Spending Account
This organization reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. BUILD, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on 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. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: All applicants and position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions (as listed in each job responsibility) either independently or with reasonable accommodation as determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Description

$22/Hour