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Extra Help - Program Services Specialist - Institute for Juvenile Research
This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Institute for Juvenile Research
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1043239
Hours per Week: 20
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $30.00 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position Summary
The Department of Psychiatry and Future Leaders Program research team is seeking an enthusiastic, youth-oriented facilitator to lead an after-school program at UIC College Prep. The Future Leaders Program is a federally funded research study funded by the National Institutes of Health and led by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Boston University, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
The facilitator will deliver a structured group intervention for high school youth aged 14–18. The purpose of the study is to compare the impact of two after-school programs on youth mental health and well-being. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering one of the following programs: (1) LEAP, focused on leadership, civic engagement, and mindfulness, or (2) EnvisionIT, focused on college and career preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and facilitate all 14 after-school program sessions, track attendance and youth engagement with the program, and support data collection.
- Attend a 1-hour weekly supervision meeting virtually.
- Complete a form after each session providing information about the program and participate in a brief qualitative interview with the research team after the group sessions end to provide insight on the program.
- Complete virtual training sessions (LEAP: approximately 20 hours; EnvisionIT: approximately 15 hours).
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
a. Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months.
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
b. Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.