Youth Social Worker (MSW)

This role requires a Youth Social Worker (MSW) to support the immigrant origin youth served across CMAA’s youth development programs. The Youth Social Worker will be responsible for stewarding social-emotional learning across all youth programs, upskilling and developing the youth-serving team, and providing direct support to students in our afterschool and mentoring programs. The position is grant-funded for at least one year, with continuation dependent on performance and available funding.

What You Will Do

The Youth Social Worker will support the social emotional development of youth attending CMAA’s Diverse Young Leaders after-school and summer camp programs. They will develop and facilitate small group activities, provide one-on-one support to students, facilitate conflict resolution conversations, and work with contracted LCSWs to provide parent leadership program support.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children/families, conducting needs assessments, and helping families navigate the Chicago Public Schools system. They will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations, specifically immigrant and refugee communities.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work or equivalent degree required
• LSW/LCSW or PEL preferred
• Experience working with children/families required
• Relevant experience in mentoring and/or afterschool programs is preferred
• Experience conducting needs assessments and data collection is highly preferred
• Experience helping families navigate the Chicago Public Schools system is highly preferred
• The ability to work with diverse populations, specifically immigrant and refugee communities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in another language (specifically Vietnamese, Spanish, or Amharic) and a valid driver’s license with access to a car is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
• Fun, high-energy culture
• Relaxed dress code
• Access to an exceptional leadership team
• A dedicated and philosophy-aligned department team