YOUTH WORKER Associate; Part Time

Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? As we serve over 3,000 children and families each year, this role can be the difference!

Job Type: Part-time
Title: Youth Worker Associate
Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)
Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org
Compensation: $18 per hour
Classification: Part Time;
Non-Exempt
Reports to: Center Director
Location: CYC Calumet Heights Center, 9207 S. Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL
Schedule: 1:00 p – 6:00 p, Monday - Friday (subject to change based on organizational needs)

Within centers/sites and external locations, Youth Worker Associate coordinates and implements out-of-school time youth development activities. Working under the general direction of a supervisor, the associate plans and delivers daily lessons and activities for assigned after-school groups within CYC’s program framework.

• Recruit, enroll, and intake assigned group members; conduct canvassing and other recruitment activities; assist in developing and implementing community relations strategies.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting systems, consistent with agency standards; track and record group members’ progress per CYC’s outcomes matrix and ETO database procedures.
• Facilitate one or more School‑age and/or Teen Groups; develop and implement weekly lesson plans using CYC’s P21 curriculum model; ensure a safe and appropriate group environment; prepare designated spaces and materials before activities; meet required program component hours; monitor individual member goal progress.
• Assist with center and agency program evaluation activities, including periodic supervision, staff meetings, peer reviews, satisfaction surveys, and quality improvement teams; implement recommendations for improvements as required.
• Drive and/or transport children and youth on agency business.
• Assist with parent and family involvement; maintain consistent communication with parents regarding youth progress; help develop parent and family activities as assigned and by agency standards.

• Attitude Matters: Positivity begins with me. My attitude influences my environment and inspires others.
• Care for Real: I commit to serving children, families, colleagues, and the community in a respectful manner.
• Own It: I do not deflect responsibilities; I take ownership and complete tasks with consistency and respect.
• Push Forward: I remain determined, solve problems creatively, and continually learn from others.

• Associate degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field, with a minimum of six semester hours in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Camping, or a related field.
• Associate degree equivalency: 30+ semester hours of college credit plus two years of experience in youth development or a related field (with at least six years of credit in a related field).
• Or 6–30 semester hours of college credit plus three years of experience in youth development or a related field (with at least six hours of credit in a related field).
• Advancing Youth Development Certificate (preferred), one year of related work experience, demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, experience with kindergarten‑2nd‑grade students, creativity to teach science, music, arts & crafts, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

$18 per hour