The Chicago Urban League is currently recruiting for part-time summer mentors and full-time mentors within its Human Capital & Workforce Development Departments. 

Part-Time Summer Mentor (eight positions available)- Workforce Development Department

City of Chicago's Green Corps Summer Program (Temporary Assignment)

This position is primarily responsible for serving as an advocate/role model, who is committed to supporting and guiding youth students involved in the GreenCorps Summer Program with the City of Chicago.

To apply, applicants should email their resume directly to the Chicago Urban League's Human Resources Department at careers@thechicagourbanleague.org.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Be at least 24 years of age
• Have some experience in biking and horticulture
• Be able to communicate effectively and administer the program policies and procedures to students including tracking daily attendance and participation
• Able to identify and provide necessary support to youth to stay positive and focused
• Available to lead activities such as soft skills trainings on personal and professional development
• Assist instructors with all educational and curriculum activities
• Be flexible in learning field based activities gaining ability to provide technical assistance for completion of projects
• Willing and interested in outdoor work and engaging in physical labor.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working in a high intensity environment; taking the lead in supporting youth students through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship.
• Possess the ability to establish a relationship with youth students based on mutual trust, respect, and collegiality; while providing encouragement, challenge, and guidance
• Able to help and encourage youth learn about resources, procedures, school curricula standards; students' needs, school policies, regulations and schedules
• Participate in three-way conferences with parents, educational institutions, and youth students when necessary
• Provide written and oral feedback and encourages self-reflection.
• Ability to write and maintain daily and weekly case notes and reports and submits when required
• Able to assist other mentors with goal-setting/personal development plans.
• Responsible for providing opportunities for peer observations, including specific objectives and follow-up discussions
• Able to perform other duties and special projects and participates in on/off site or company-wide projects as assigned or needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. 

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field; at least three to five years of related experiences; or a combination of training, education, and experience is required.  Knowledge of youth development, developmental assets, and strength based frameworks.  Knowledge of principles and techniques of social work, case management, crisis intervention, client-centered counseling, and group facilitation.  Must have the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and willingness to travel as required by the essential job duties and responsibilities; must be able to make a 10-week commitment; able to spend at least twenty-five (25) hours per week one-to-one and group with youth students; able to maintain confidential information; make weekly contact with program staff and communicate regularly; be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures; be interested in working with young adults; be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments; attend mentor training sessions as prescribed; submit activity information daily, and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities; and be willing to complete the application and must pass screening process.