Community Facilitator

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE•Chicago, IL

7d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities. Community Facilitator will provide client-centered, trauma-informed services to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Community Facilitator will work alongside and collaborate with other ENH staff, partners and families to provide direct services including informative workshops and training in areas such as violence prevention, health & wellness, parenting skills, etc. Position includes providing case management and follow-ups. The Full Time Community Facilitator will be a position in partnership with the Community Wellness and Support Services Department directly impacting the Little Village, West Town, Humboldt Park, New City, Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Belmont Cragin, Albany Park and surrounding neighborhoods. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide administrative support, task management, and education to assigned interns. Maintains and responds to workshop and referral inquiries (GBV-HT) Responsible for case management for individuals who are in the program, attend workshops, community outreach events, and walk-ins. Responsible for creating programming promotional materials Responsible for data collection, program evaluation and timely reporting for assigned grants and Salesforce and Charity Tracker Lead in the coordination, development, facilitation and evaluation of workshops and outreach events. Attend community meetings to promote programming. Create, and maintain Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking Information and resource handbook. Plans and coordinates community outreach and other recruitment activities through the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations in the community. Attend mandatory training per grantees and funders. Domestic Violence 40 Hours of training/sexual assault (Required) Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred, or currently in school obtaining such degree or equivalent work experience.
Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of participants.
Must be able to travel
Must be flexible with schedule
Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Background Check Required
Fluent Spanish Speaking Required

Nice To Haves

Master’s and LSW preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, task management, and education to assigned interns.
Maintains and responds to workshop and referral inquiries (GBV-HT)
Responsible for case management for individuals who are in the program, attend workshops, community outreach events, and walk-ins.
Responsible for creating programming promotional materials
Responsible for data collection, program evaluation and timely reporting for assigned grants and Salesforce and Charity Tracker
Lead in the coordination, development, facilitation and evaluation of workshops and outreach events.
Attend community meetings to promote programming.
Create, and maintain Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking Information and resource handbook.
Plans and coordinates community outreach and other recruitment activities through the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations in the community.
Attend mandatory training per grantees and funders.
Domestic Violence 40 Hours of training/sexual assault (Required)
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Compensation of $24.75 -25.48 / hour based on experience
Work / life integration
Generous paid time off (examples below for full-time employment)
12 accrued sick days per year
3 personal days
Paid birthday off
8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Vacation Year 1 = 8 days
Year 2 = 13 days
Year 3 + = 20 days
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
Professional Development
Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
Paid day off annually for personal professional development
Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
Wellness support
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
403b with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite