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Position Title: Youth Program Facilitator

Location: South Suburban Cook County, Illinois (Travel between program sites required)

Position Type: Part-Time, Contract

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Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Reports To: Program Site Coordinator

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Position Summary

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Light of Loving Kindness (LOLK) is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and engaging Youth Program Facilitators to deliver evidence-informed youth development programs that empower young people to build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and emotional wellness.

Facilitators will lead the Self-Love Bootcamp (SLBC), Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), and Mindful Youth Ambassadors (MYA) programs in schools and community settings. Facilitators also assist with workshops, outreach activities, and special organizational events.

Successful candidates are energetic, comfortable working with youth, committed to trauma-informed practices, and passionate about creating safe, inclusive learning environments.

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Essential Responsibilities

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Program Facilitation

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  • Facilitate Self-Love Bootcamp, Teen Mental Health First Aid, and Mindful Youth Ambassadors curriculum.

  • Create engaging, safe, and supportive learning environments.

  • Maintain curriculum fidelity while encouraging participant engagement.

  • Lead group discussions, activities, and experiential learning exercises.

  • Build positive relationships with youth, schools, families, and community partners.

 

Program Administration

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  • Complete attendance records and required documentation.

  • Administer participant surveys and evaluations.

  • Maintain participant confidentiality.

  • Report concerns or incidents according to organizational policies.

 

Organizational Support

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  • Assist with community outreach events and organizational activities.

  • Support recruitment and participant engagement efforts.

  • Attend required staff meetings and trainings.

  • Participate in professional development and curriculum updates.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

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Required

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  • High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).

  • Experience working with youth ages 10–24.

  • Excellent communication and group facilitation skills.

  • Reliable transportation for travel between sites.

  • Ability to work afternoons, evenings, or occasional weekends.

 

Preferred

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  • Experience facilitating youth groups.

  • Experience in education, behavioral health, mentoring, prevention, or youth development.

  • CPR/First Aid certification.

  • Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

 

Compensation

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  • $23.00/hour

  • Paid training

  • Flexible part-time schedule

  • Professional development opportunities

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