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SGA Youth & Family Services · 3 days ago

JOB DEVELOPER- IYIP

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SGA Youth & Family Services is dedicated to supporting youth ages 16-24 by providing mentorship and advocacy services. The Job Developer role focuses on developing individualized service plans, engaging employers, and facilitating employability skills training to help youth secure educational and employment opportunities.

CharityNon ProfitSocial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assists with recruiting and retaining 100 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment

Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. General range of youth to be placed is 100

Subsidized work experiences include short term placement where youth gain technical skills in specific industry and SGA offers payment directly to youth. Documentation is required from each placement that includes agreement, job description, and safety checklist

Unsubsidized placement includes both part- and full-time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected by employer/youth

Develops employer engagement in high demand industries and career pathways

Utilizes Illinois WorkNet Information and Target Occupational Profiles to target employer relationships and potential openings

Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities

Works with Academic Specialist/Mentor and youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals

Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth

Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates

Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment

Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources

Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs

Conducts Site visits and observations

Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required

Support outreach events, referral systems, and programs facilitated by other departments within agency

Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required

Maintain detailed record of activities to regularly track impact of outreach efforts and to facilitate appropriate reports to funders and government agencies

Enters daily attendance, case notes into ILWorknet

Implements other services requested by SGA

Develops relationships in the community and Chicago for worksite placement for youth, enrichment opportunities

Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Youth mentorshipEmployer engagementIndividualized Service PlanMicrosoft OfficeCultural sensitivityJuvenile justice experience

Required

Experience working one on one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system

Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population

Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior

Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database

Evening and weekend availability required

Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance

Preferred

Associate's degree in social work, criminal justice or related field, preferred

Company

SGA Youth & Family Services

SGA Youth & Family Services, founded in 1911, provides free, comprehensive services to the most challenged and underserved neighborhoods in Illinois’ Cook, Lake, and Will Counties.

Founded in 1911