Youth Investment Employment Participant

Job Title: Youth Investment Employment Program

Department: Community Engagement Support Services

Reports to: Director of Workforce and Community Support Programs  

Job Type: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Job Location: Chicago Land Area  

Salary Range: $17.00 per hour  

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families. 

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

Rincon's Youth Employment Program offers paid, short-term work opportunities to youth ages 16-24, helping participants gain essential job skills, explore career paths, and build professional networks. Participants will be placed in local worksites and supported with coaching, training, and enrichment activities throughout the program.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value: 

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care. 
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

1. Work at an assigned community-based site or business partner
2. Follow a structured work schedule (part-time hours, approx. 20 hours per week)
3. Attend all required job readiness and life-skills training sessions
4. Demonstrate professionalism and a willingness to learn on the job
5. Collaborate with supervisors, Rincon staff, and peers
6. Complete periodic evaluations and reflection activities
7. All other duties as assigned. 

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you:

• Professional Development Opportunities 

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect:

1. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restriction that limits physical capability. 
2. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be occasions for work from multiple sites and traveling between sites will occur

Schedule:

• Approximately 20 hours per week.

Language:

• Must be able to speak English
  

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Follows instructions carefully, completes tasks accurately, and maintains reliability in assigned duties.
• Adjust to different work environments, community sites, and changing tasks or schedules.
• Demonstrates motivation to learn, take on new responsibilities, and actively engage in workplace activities.
• Professionalism.
• Willingness to Learn 
• Adheres to the structured work schedule and fulfills all assigned responsibilities consistently.
• Willingness to participate in periodic evaluations and reflection activities to build workplace skills and experience.

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role:

• Be between the ages of 16 and 24
• Reside in Illinois
• Have a valid state ID or driver's license
• Have a copy of your birth certificate and social security card
• Commit to full participation in all program activities
• Have a strong interest in learning, working, and growing professionally