College and Career Support Specialist (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)

Company: By The Hand
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizesacademic excellence while nurturing the whole child - mind, body and soul. Located inChicago's most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children haveabundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christ-centered, people-focused andresults-oriented. While loving and nurturing, By The Hand has a strong results-orientation,a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can allcontinue to learn and grow.By The Hand is a not for profit, religious organization. Individuals employed by By TheHand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the followingresponsibilities: sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, disciplingstudents and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ's teaching.Position Title: College and Career Support Specialist (Part-Time, Exempt)Overview of PositionBy The Hand Club For Kids is seeking a dedicated and organized College and CareerSupport Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Director ofCollege & Career Support, The College and Career Support Specialist (CCSS) supportsstudents in transition to and pursuit of post secondary paths. The College and CareerSupport Specialist assists students and their families as they move through college,helping them overcome academic, career, social, and financial barriers. This role is essentialin fostering communication with mentors in our NXT Steps Mentoring program andcoordinating logistics for our monthly events. The Specialist will also support currentcollege and career students, helping to facilitate partnerships with educational and careerdevelopment organizations. He/she exhibits a Christ-like attitude and a sense of control,consistency, grace, and courtesy toward students. This position may require travel tocollege campuses.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Mentor Coordination
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors in the NXT Steps Mentoringprogram.
  • Facilitate effective communication between mentors and mentees, ensuring asupportive mentoring environment.
  • Assist with recruitment and training of mentors.
  • Event Logistics
    • Plan and coordinate logistics for monthly events, including:
      • Sending out invitations and managing RSVPs.
      • Organizing transportation for students and mentors.
      • Arranging meals and dietary accommodations.
      • Collecting and processing permission slips from students and guardians.
      • Student Support
        • Provide ongoing support and guidance to current college and career students.
        • Assist with academic and career planning, including resource navigation andgoal-setting.
        • Coordinate care package support program.
        • Offer biblical counsel to students and solicit prayer requests.
        • Assist with career research and the development of employabilityskills to promote successful completion of college degree oremployment training.
        • Conduct check-in visits with current college students once asemester.
        • Partnership Facilitation
          • Help maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations.
          • Collaborate with college representatives and assist in program implementation.
          • Administrative Duties
            • Maintain accurate records related to events, student participation, and mentorengagement.
            • Prepare reports on program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
            • Organizational Responsibilities
              • Perform in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By TheHand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.
              • Model cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.
              • Follow all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintainingbrand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
              • Participate in employee growth plans, including regular personal developmentplan meetings.
              • Work with supervisor to implement and enforce policies and procedures tofurther the BTH religious purpose and religious freedom.
              • Perform all other duties as required and assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:
                • Personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle thatdemonstrates the Word of God and displays a commitment to regular fellowshipwith other members in a Bible-believing church.
                • This position requires a Christ-like servant leader who has a sense of callingand who models Biblical principles.
                • Exemplifies By The Hand core values.
                • Passion and commitment for urban student transformation, confidence to lead in achallenging situation and belief that all children can learn.
                • Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action,impact and influence.
                • Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
                • Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task well.
                • Outstanding time management and communication skills.
                • Adheres to our Employee Standards of Living.
                • Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospelwith others.
                • Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively collaborate with others.
                • Able to locate resources and problem solve when needed.
                • Possess strong relationship-building skills with young adults.
                • Communicates well in written and oral forms using positive interpersonal skills.
                • Is adept at sharing the gospel and does so whenever the opportunity arises withstudents, parents, staff, volunteers and others as encountered in line of duty.
                • Deep understanding of the barriers to college success for low-income, first-generationstudents.
                • Flexible schedule with the ability to travel several days a month.
                • Demonstration of cultural competency and dedication to working with collegestudents, families, and University staff.Education and Experience:
                  • Bachelor's degree in School Counseling or related degree.
                  • Experience using Google Suite products and MS Office Suite.
                  • Must have a valid driver's license, available transportation and their own auto insuranceto travel to sites and colleges.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standardoffice equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and faxmachines. This job is not a virtual job, but it requires in-person attendance as agreed uponby your immediate supervisor.Physical DemandsThe employee is regularly required to speak and listen. This role may require you to moveequipment from room to room and lift up to 50 pounds. The individual is also required totravel to other organization sites to meet with staff.DisclaimerThe duties and responsibilities described are not an exhaustive list of all functions that theemployee may be required to perform. The employee may be required to performadditional functions as necessitated by business demands. Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Employment with By The Hand Club For Kids is at will, and the employee must be able toperform the essential functions of the position.By The Hand Club For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be consideredfor employment without attention to race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran or disabilitystatus. As a ministry, By The Hand is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees orprospective employees on the basis of religion in our screening and selection process. By TheHand is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified candidateswith a disability, absent undue hardship. An employee or applicant who believes he or she hasa disability and may require an accommodation must contact the Human ResourcesDepartment at hr@bythehand.org or call 773-854-4176.
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