Youth Community Ambassador
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Organize and create safe spaces events that give a platform to youth voices and choices, while facilitating connections between peers and caring adults within the community. Take part in end-to-end event planning and execution, collaborate with experienced professionals and youth advocates on various projects, and help create welcoming, affirming spaces for teens across the West side of Chicago. Explore different career paths and discover personal strengths through mentorship and guidance from professionals. Participate in required DFSS/Marillac St. Vincent gatherings and trainings. This role supports work readiness and social development for youth ages 16-24 in the "My CHI. My Future" initiative, fostering a cooperative, judgment-free environment regardless of race, gender, background, or ability.
Required Qualifications
- Youth must be between 16 to 24 years old
- Youth must be Chicago resident and attend a Chicago high school
- Youth must provide a valid City of Chicago address and a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- The applicant must submit to a criminal background check and adult abuse and neglect screening and maintain a cleared status throughout employment, if over 18
- The applicant must submit MMR, Tdap and pass a TB and immunization health screen upon hire and update TB/physicals as required by the licensing standards
- Possess the ability to fulfill and any all activities normally expected in a classroom setting, to include, but not limited to active participation in group activities
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds
- Committing to perfect attendance
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