Project Associate (Recovery Support Services)

Job Scope

Community Collaboration programs address protective factors across domains (individual, family, community, society) to reduce risks for problematic substance use, violence, high-risk sexual behaviors, school drop-out, irresponsible gambling, bias-based bullying, and violence, and other high-risk and harmful interpersonal behaviors and community health problems behaviors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing recovery support services in the designated service areas
• Conducting educational workshops and presentations
• Cooking and facilitating peer-led activities
• Cooking and assisting with tabling at community health fairs and festivals
• Conducting in-person and online workshops
• Creating content and resources for newsletters and social media

Travel Requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license, own vehicle, and proof of insurance
• Travel by personal automobile to and from office locations several times monthly
• Occasional meetings/training in and around KYC’s catchment area
• Occasional out-of-state travel to statewide meetings and trainings in Chicago, Springfield, Bloomington, or Joliet (sometimes requiring overnight travel)
• Some out-of-state travel to national training may be required
• Transport youth or clients safely in their vehicle or a KYC rented vehicle as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in social services, education, or a related field or relevant work/life experience is desired
• Experience in violence and delinquency prevention fields preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive

Schedule

Full–Time, Non-exempt, 37.5-hour work week in the Schaumburg – Algonquin Road office. 7.5-hour workday determined by programming, minimum two evening commitments per week expected. Some evening and weekend hours are required based on the annual work plan and division program events; staff will flex their hours to not exceed 37.5 hours, according to the agency’s policy.

Pay Range

$23 - $25 per hour

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with organizational matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
• Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
• Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Additional Information

• Generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays
• Opportunity to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Contact Information

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