MCMF Safe Spaces Program Coordinator

Description

$26hr for 15-20 hours a week for 40 weeks

Job Duties and Responsibilities
 

General Job Description

The MCMF Mentor Coach is primarily responsible for providing mentorship, guidance, coaching, and direct support to youth ages 16–24 employed through the My CHI My Future Program in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS).

The Mentor Coach will provide direct services to a caseload of 15 youth over a pre-scheduled 40-week program period, with a required commitment of 800 hours annually, in accordance with the funder-approved program schedule. This position is responsible for supporting youth employment, professional development, participant engagement, payroll administration, program compliance, and the planning and implementation of youth-led community events.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Youth Recruitment, Employment & Retention

• Recruit, screen, and facilitate the hiring of 15 youth from the Brighton Park community.
• Maintain consistent communication with youth to support recruitment, engagement, and retention throughout the program.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, guidance, and advocacy to assigned youth participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth, community partners, and partner site leads.
• Communicate program expectations, policies, procedures, and employment requirements to all participants.
• Follow up with youth who demonstrate inconsistent attendance or disengagement to address barriers and encourage continued participation.

Employability Skills Training and Career Development

• Facilitates individual and group-based workshops designed to strengthen participants' employment readiness and professional development.
• Provides training in workplace behaviors, communication, professionalism, financial literacy, digital literacy, career exploration, and other essential employability skills.
• Registers youth for upcoming job readiness workshops, training opportunities, and career development activities.
• Facilitates employability skills training that prepares youth for successful entry into the workforce and long-term career advancement.

Community Events & Safe Space Engagement

• Collaborate with program youth to plan, coordinate, and implement nine (9) community events throughout the program year, in accordance with the funder's established timeline.
• Ensure all nine events take place within the Brighton Park community and provide safe, welcoming, and engaging spaces for youth and community members.
• Develop events that offer fun, recreational, and educational activities while connecting attendees to valuable community resources and services.
• Coordinate event logistics, including food and beverage arrangements, giveaways, community resources, vendors, supplies, and activities.
• Encourage youth leadership and active participation in the planning, coordination, and implementation of each event.
• Ensure participant surveys are distributed and completed by youth attendees to collect feedback, measure engagement, and document program outcomes.
• Monitor survey completion and maintain accurate documentation to ensure all funder-required event deliverables and reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure each event aligns with program objectives, funder expectations, and the overall goal of creating safe spaces and strengthening community engagement.
• Identify, recruit, and engage community-based organizations, service providers, and local partners to participate in community kickback events.
• Coordinate with community partners to secure resource tables and informational materials that connect youth and community members to valuable resources, services, and support.
• Maintain positive relationships with community partners to encourage ongoing collaboration and participation in program events.
• Ensure participating partners provide relevant resources and information that address the needs and interests of youth and families in the Brighton Park community.

Payroll, Administrative Responsibilities, and Reporting

• Coordinate and process payroll for the 15 youth participants.
• Track, review, manage, and verify the accuracy of youth timesheets prior to payroll approval.
• Enter and maintain accurate youth attendance and timesheet records in the Cityspan system.
• Monitor the completion and submission of all required youth enrollment, employment, and program documentation.
• Ensure youth are registered and connected to the My CHI My Future (MCMF) platform.
• Maintain accurate participant records and complete all required program documentation and reporting.
• Completes and maintains accurate participant records, case notes, assessments, and required program documentation.
• Prepares and submits required reports, data, and documentation to SGA leadership in accordance with established timelines and program requirements.
• Ensures participant files and placement documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with program and funder requirements.

Program Implementation & Youth Development

• Ensure all required program training, curricula, evaluations.
• Other Duties as assigned by SGA Management

Requirements

Education

• High School Degree Required
• Associates in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field preferred

Experience

• Experience working with young adults 16-24 years of age, preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to travel between program locations, community sites, employer partners, training providers, and other program-related locations as needed.
• Experience facilitating group workshops, training sessions, or educational programming preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Evening and weekend availability required. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel. 

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 sites. 
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs. 
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities. 
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs. 
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions. 

PART – TIME/SEASONAL BENEFITS ELIGIBLE - 

BENEFITS

403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer