Job Responsibilities
As part of the Peace & Justice Center, the Youth Leadership Specialist position is expected to deliver high-quality, innovative, and comprehensive services, that empower youth employees to thrive and to collaborate with community partners, and public officials on programs and policies that improve Chicagoans’ lives and advance systemic change. The focus for Youth Council participants will be Civic Engagement & Leadership. Success in this role requires youth engagement and relationship-building skills. The YLS performs various tasks, all of which are integral to the success of the PJC, and the well-being of youth participants. The YLS will report to the PJC Youth Leadership Coordinator.
Requirements
- Attend mandatory training and meetings, per requests of DFSS and BUILD.
- Provide a nurturing and safe environment for youth council participants.
- Organize educational and recreational activities.
- Empower youth around civic engagement & leadership opportunities.
- Foster positive relationships within the community.
- Mentor youth council participants, individually and in groups.
- Represent the PJC at various community events and functions.
- Develop Restorative Justice training for youth.
- Facilitate Restorative Justice & Community circles.
- Train Youth Council members on Restorative Justice & Conflict Resolution Practices.
- Implement the Youth Council curriculum.
- Manage recruitment and enrollment for youth programs.
- Enter data in Apricot
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; bachelor’s preferred
- Experience working with youth is required. Experience working with youth who have experienced complex trauma preferred.
- Highly organized with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- An automobile is preferred, but not required, with insurance and a valid driver’s license.
- Familiarity with technology systems that can integrate technology into daily program operations and evaluation systems.
- Must pass background check and screening.
Salary
$23.08 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k) plan + 2% match
- Vacation Time
- Wellness Time