Description Role Overview: Why This Role Exists The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Youth Program Specialist will fulfill the responsibilities and deliverables outlined in the Elgin Township School-Based Mental Health Grant. The Specialist will work closely with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health Program Manager, Site-based Operations team members, U-46 school district partners, Family Services Association, and the Elgin Township Mental Health Board. Key Responsibilities Daily On-Site Duties • Display and review daily schedules with staff and members • Provide clear instructions, set expectations, and encourage participation • Promote member engagement and regroup members as needed for activities • Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and safe • Take attendance for each program and organize records for entry into?MyClubHub • Take photos of member participation at least weekly • Highlight member achievements in program areas and displays • Communicate professionally via walkie-talkie and during interactions • Support Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and other evaluation processes • Perform other duties as assigned Classroom & Behavior Support • Conduct emotional check-ins for all youth • Support emotional regulation and de-escalation of activated youth as needed • Communicate evolving youth needs with Mental Health Program Manager • Complete Behavior Support Plans as appropriate Program Planning & Implementation • Lead and support activities across program areas (education, arts, sports, STEM, etc.) • Plan and facilitate weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming with all youth in alignment with curriculum standards • Monitor?supplies and communicate needs to the Site Coordinator and Mental Health Program Manager? Organizational & External Partnership • Review needs of students with operations staff and Mental Health Program Manager • Supervise and guide teen mentors to grow and evolve as leaders • Maintain on-site point-of-contact responsibilities for Family Service Association • Support Family Service Association weekly group sessions with classroom & behavior support Who Thrives in This Role • Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, leadership, and ability to manage multiple tasks, define and set priorities and problem-solve. • Exhibit professionalism and integrity through superior written and verbal communication skills • Ability to take the initiative with projects to work independently and in a team. • A personal mission, vision, and values that align with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois • Ability to train, supervise and motivate staff. Requirements Qualifications • High School diploma or higher. • Experience working with kids or teens is preferred. • Prior management experience is preferred. • Prior grant experience is a plus. • Program and curriculum planning experience is preferred. • Must have a valid driver's license. • Bilingual preferred