Chinese American Service League · 13 hours ago
Youth Program Leader
Chinatown - Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$38K/yr - $48K/yr
1+ years expChinese American Service League (CASL) is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering children and families. As a Youth Program Leader, you will lead youth programming that fosters academic and social-emotional development, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children and their families.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Plans, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate classroom activities, which meet the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, language, and health needs of youth children. This includes activity plans, daily schedules, room arrangement, and use of materials/methods
Identifies the social and recreational needs of the students in the community and recommends appropriate initiatives and actions to meet those needs
Provides support to youth who need help in developmental, social and psychological aspects. Completes assessments (SAYO and Spence) that identify social emotional and stress levels of students. Plan activities to address these needs, and/or make referrals to Behavioral Health Unit at CASL if necessary
Partners with parents regarding students’ special needs, progress, areas of strength and areas where additional support may be needed
Train, supervise, evaluate and support interns, tutors and volunteers and meet with them on a regular basis to provide guidance
Enter all client efforts and case notes into internal and external databases
Comply with all DCFS licensing standards for classrooms
Obtains data, analyzes and evaluates regularly to meet funding requirements. Provide data as needed for funding
Provide workshops and enrichment activities. Invite outside content area specialists to provide information and activities for youth enrichment and community involvement
Maintains a space that is clean, safe, and compliant for youth learning. Maintain and recommends purchases for the program supplies/activities
Prepares reports and performs record keeping functions required by the agency and assist with report writing as needed
Responsible for own professional development, including participating in the supervisory process and using other educational opportunities, both within and outside of the agency
Qualification
Required
At least two years of college in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university
At least one year of practical experience in youth work or social service or working with children/youth in a classroom setting
Fluency in spoken and written English
Basic computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Office, online research, and accurate data entry into internal systems
Good communication skills with youth and parents
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Chinese
Experience working with children or youth in a school, nonprofit, or community setting
Experience supervising or supporting staff, interns, or volunteers
Familiarity with social-emotional learning or trauma-informed approaches
Experience working with diverse families and communities
Bilingual or bicultural experience
Benefits
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
Company
Chinese American Service League
For more than 45 years, the Chinese American Service League’s (CASL) comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals in the Chicago Chinese community and beyond with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow’s workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community’s housing and financial well-being, and providing all with equal access to justice.
501-1000 employees
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CEO
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Chief Operating Officer
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