IYIP Program Coordinator

Company: NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary The IYIP Program Coordinator position is full-time, 40 hours per week (exempt, benefits eligible) and will take place at all our NLC locations. The Program Coordinator will focus on recruiting youth ages 16-24 into employment programs, deliver job reediness training, and provide consistent, high-touch case management to support job retention and job sustainability. The Program Coordinator will supervise a team Life Coach staff. May require some local travel (reimbursable). This position is in-person. Job Responsibilities Collaborate with partners to design and implement subsidized employment opportunities tailored to youth needs. Facilitate placement into unsubsidized jobs. Supervise 2 full-time Life Coaches for long-term employment support. Ensure coaching coverage for summer programs through temporary or contractual staff. Maintain appropriate case management ratios: 1:16 for long-term employment and 1:20 for short-term summer employment. Monitor and manage program expenditures in alignment with the approved budget. Collect and report data on program outcomes and outputs, including both summer and long-term employment metrics, as required by funder or partner agency. Attend regular meetings with partners, including weekly startup meetings, monthly check-ins with supervisor and additional meetings as needed. Engage in professional development training during the planning phase and at least quarterly throughout the program duration. Assures staff participation in information sessions to explain expectations, roles, and responsibilities of participants. Delegates tasks and responsibilities to Life Coach staff. Clearly communicates goals and objectives to team and maintains staff accountability. Produces documents, receipts and correspondence regarding activities and progress as necessary for consistent evaluation of program and timely report submittal. Provides regular follow up with staff to meet goals and maintain team wellness. Troubleshoots challenges with team to address youth needs and meet goals and objectives. May create performance plans with team members to increase positive personal development and training as needed. Assists in annual budget process as needed. Approves credit card reports and timecards. Supervision includes on-site visits, regular check-ins, and break-out planning meetings. Assures documentation of all participant contacts and services provided and assists data team and development team with data collection and required reporting. Documents detailed participant case-notes and other items as assigned. Maintains accuracy of budget and spending plan and assures team is spending on target. Participates in required evaluations and audits. Demonstrates New Life Centers’ values. Attends required meetings and trainings. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Skills & Qualifications Must become a Certified Mandated Reporter. Training provided. Must pass a background check, must not have any pending cases. Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System background check. Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check. Must have a working phone and phone number. One year experience working in the human services field in a capacity that involves direct services to at-risk youth. Cross-cultural competency. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be willing to be trained and proficiently utilize database(s) and information tracking systems relevant to duties. Must keep confidentiality of participant information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, good driving record, access to a vehicle. Subject to driving background check. General knowledge of sports. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. How to Apply Please submit the following materials Cover letter indicating your experience and interest in the position Resume List of three references with contact information (minimum 2 professional references, email and phone number included) Please mention the name of any New Life Centers staff who referred the position to you if applicable. New Life Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. New Life Centers complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. *NLC does not provide visa sponsorship, including for F-1 STEM OPT.

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