Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corp (HOPE CDC) is hiring a Community Outreach Support Representative for engaging with community members to promote awareness, education, and resources aimed at preventing violence. This role involves building relationships with at-risk individuals, families, community groups, and organizations, as well as facilitating workshops and programs that address the root causes of violence. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating safer communities, is culturally sensitive, and possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between the Violence & Prevention Program and the community
• Conduct educational workshops and presentations on violence prevention topics
• Provide referrals to counseling, mental health services, legal aid, and other relevant resources
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, interventions, and outcomes
• Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and community needs

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field; minimum 2 years workforce development experience; strong group facilitation skills; valid driver’s license

What We Offer: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in community workforce development.

Location: Austin Community, Chicago, IL
Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Violence & Prevention Program Manager

Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corp (HOPE CDC) is hiring an Employment Training Specialist to lead our innovative six-week workforce training cohorts in the Austin community. This full-time position focuses on delivering intensive job readiness training, career counseling, and employment placement services to individuals facing barriers to employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and facilitate comprehensive six-week workforce training cohorts
• Provide individual career counseling and case management
• Build employer relationships and coordinate job placement opportunities
• Manage program logistics and multiple overlapping cohorts
• Deliver life skills training and professional development workshops

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field; minimum 2 years workforce development experience; strong group facilitation skills; valid driver’s license

What We Offer: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in community workforce development.

Location: Austin Community, Chicago, IL
Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Employment Training Program Manager