Curriculum Specialist (3682)

Job DetailsJob Location: Chicago - Chicago, IL 60602Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $63,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryPosition Summary: Serve as ongoing support and consultant for BAM Counselors regarding curriculum implementation via curriculum development/revision, curriculum cohort training and on-site coaching to ensure program fidelity.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Provides ongoing BAM curriculum development and revision

Serves as co-leader for BAM cohort training

Provides on-going coaching, both on-site and off-site, via the 15-step Coaching Model and 5 areas of Conceptual Feedback

Supports, builds, and shares best practices for positive student outcomes. Provides specific guidance in the areas of professional responsibilities, prioritization, time, and resource allocation as needed

Participates in ongoing staff development, as needed, to stay current with ongoing program area trends and/or to keep professional credentials updated as needed.

Assures that agency core values and key concepts are interwoven into program design and implementation, as allowed by program stakeholders

Performs other duties as assigned

QualificationsEducation/Experience/Training

Bachelor's degree and enrolled in a Master's program required, Master's degree preferred

Degree required in social work, human services or a related to area from an accredited university program or any combination of education and relevant training and/or experience.

Five years of work experience in education, human service, youth development, or social service field. Experience in administration and program development is preferred. Work experience must demonstrate program competence and expertise

Three years working as BAM Counselor preferred

Experience working as a Curriculum Specialist preferred

Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated passion and dedication to the agency’s mission and the continuous improvement of service quality

Must be self-initiating, energetic and motivated

Excellent interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences

Must function well in group and team settings. Able to be solutions-focused, task-driven and innovative in those settings

Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have good computer literacy skills, including word processing, e-mail, and data processing

Benefits

Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short-term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401k, a wellness program and more. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Core Competencies

Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening

Client orientation: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact

Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace

Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn

Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high-quality work

Supervisory skills: Effectively manages and develops others

Mission drive: Demonstrates commitment to the missing of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting and working with the public.

Occasional local and national travel

Our Values

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.