Manager of Site Based Prevention Services

Description

Manager of Site-based Prevention Services (MSBPS) (Full-time, 40 hours) Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.   

Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation.  

The Manager of Site-based Prevention Services is dedicated to working with multiple particle sites as part of the Violence Prevention Villages (VPV) project that aims to provide positive, proactive and preventive upstream support and services to youth Pre K – 8 and their households.  BUILD partners with schools to improve behavioral, social/emotional and school outcomes for students, and we engage the nonprofit ecosystem to support household wellbeing and stability.   We follow and support youth and households to improve long term well-being, educational attainment and economic stability across generations. 

The Manager of Site-based Prevention Services will work in partnership with the Director of Prevention Services to develop and implement BUILD’s in-school and after-school site-base prevention programming for an assigned geographical location.  The Manager will ensure quality programming is operating across sites and will be responsible for the evaluation and tracking of program data. The Manager will serve as the main contact and liaison for internal and external communications related to BUILD’s prevention programming. The Manager will be responsible for ordering and maintaining program materials and resources.  In addition, the Manager is responsible for supervision of program staff assigned to a program. The Manager reports directly to the Director of Prevention Programs.  

Responsibilities are but not limited to: 

• Work collaboratively with school administration, partner organizations, parents and school councils to provide BUILD programs and services
• Support training and development of program staff so they can appropriately engage with the at-risk population
• Work collaboratively with program staff to plan program activities
• Stay current with new trends, program content and delivery methods locally and nationally related to after school programming
• Works collaboratively with program staff to manage youth receiving services
• Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.
• Responsible for keeping DPP abreast of progress, changes and challenges in programming and making recommendations for the needs of the program
• Ensures the program provides age-appropriate workshops related to life skills, health, and development awareness
• Supports program staff in the development and maintenance of a positive mentor/ mentee relationship
• Works collaboratively with program staff to recruit and retain youth participants at each site
• Ensures the proper attendance, data collection and record retention are maintained in approved agency databases
• Manages the annual collection of data (baseline, year-end (academic), interpersonal, and pro-social behaviors)
• Manages data and statistics to ensure grant compliance
• Highly organized to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly organized to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals. 
• Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization. 
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills are required, as well as effective resource management (material and staff) 
• Proven background working collaboratively with groups of diverse backgrounds and experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including select weekends and events.
• Ability to apply strategic and creative thinking, while being persistent, motivated, and energetic, along with the ability to work in a detail-oriented fashion. 
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, youth development or related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience in a youth or social services program.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in youth development. 
• Experience with youth and/or public program facilitation and management required. 
• Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally. 
• Must be willing and able to become an approved driver of BUILD vehicles. 
• Proficient in Windows and Excel required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to lift up 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to physically interact with children and youths. 

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.  
 

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment