Youth Workforce Development Manager - Sga Youth & Family Services

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Responsible for the overall performance and implementation and structure of the IYIP Illinois Youth Investment Program.
Work with Lake County and Cook County NFPs, school districts, and Juvenile Justice partners and create linkages for youth in programs.
Develop and maintain relationships with program partners and funders.
Collaborate with personnel from relevant agencies/schools/churches/communities.
Organize and facilitate regular team meetings for program staff.
Responsible for the hiring of staff and annual evaluation of staff performance.
Maintain and balance program budget with the assistance of the Senior Director of Programs and Director of Youth and Community Initiatives.
Develop and implement reports, presentations, and advertising for the program.
Manage all program paperwork and reports to respective funders, arrangement team, and other partners.
Provide reflective supervision, coach and mentor the staff to ensure the implementation of the education programs within the department reflects the respective funder's philosophy and curriculum; promote and support professional development of the education staff.
Ensure all assigned program reports are completed and submitted on a timely basis.
Ensure all mandates of IYIP performance standards are met.
Ensure all confidential information is protected.
Participate in on-going training and staff development provided by funders, Program Managers, other consultants, workshops and conferences.
The employee contributes with the Agency's efforts related to prevention and integrated service delivery with other community providers. The employee is actively involved and knowledgeable of the Agency's Continuous Quality Improvement Activities.
Support and contribute to inter-system collaboration with other service providers to improve social service delivery systems.
Represent the program at Department and Partner meetings.
Develop program policies, service delivery plans and ongoing monitoring of program quality.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

a minimum of 5 years' experience supervision/administration is required.

Other:

Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.
Demonstrates leadership abilities and abilities to utilize reflective supervision Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or the organization. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to transport oneself to and from work sites.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables and easels.
At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event's needs.
Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Salary Description

70000

Sga Youth & Family Services

07/23/2024

all cities,IL