Role Overview: Why This Role Exists

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Youth Program Specialist will fulfill the responsibilities and deliverables outlined in the Elgin Township School-Based Mental Health Grant. The Specialist will work closely with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health Program Manager, Site-based Operations team members, U-46 school district partners, Family Services Association, and the Elgin Township Mental Health Board.  

Key Responsibilities

Daily On-Site Duties

• Display and review daily schedules with staff and members 
• Provide clear instructions, set expectations, and encourage participation 
• Promote member engagement and regroup members as needed for activities 
• Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and safe 
• Take attendance for each program and organize records for entry into?MyClubHub 
• Take photos of member participation at least weekly 
• Highlight member achievements in program areas and displays 
• Communicate professionally via walkie-talkie and during interactions 
• Support Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and other evaluation processes 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Classroom & Behavior Support

• Conduct emotional check-ins for all youth 
• Support emotional regulation and de-escalation of activated youth as needed  
• Communicate evolving youth needs with Mental Health Program Manager 
• Complete Behavior Support Plans as appropriate 

Program Planning & Implementation

• Lead and support activities across program areas (education, arts, sports, STEM, etc.) 
• Plan and facilitate weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming with all youth in alignment with curriculum standards 
• Monitor?supplies and communicate needs to the Site Coordinator and Mental Health Program Manager? 

Organizational & External Partnership

• Review needs of students with operations staff and Mental Health Program Manager 
• Supervise and guide teen mentors to grow and evolve as leaders 
• Maintain on-site point-of-contact responsibilities for Family Service Association  
• Support Family Service Association weekly group sessions with classroom & behavior support 

Who Thrives in This Role

• Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, leadership, and ability to manage multiple tasks, define and set priorities and problem-solve. 
• Exhibit professionalism and integrity through superior written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to take the initiative with projects to work independently and in a team. 
• A personal mission, vision, and values that align with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois 
• Ability to train, supervise and motivate staff. 

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher. 
• Experience working with kids or teens is preferred. 
• Prior management experience is preferred. 
• Prior grant experience is a plus. 
• Program and curriculum planning experience is preferred. 
• Must have a valid driver's license. 
• Bilingual preferred