Community Schools Coordinator

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a Community Schools Coordinator for its Calumet office in Chicago. MFS is an organization that empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive, with a strong emphasis on community. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact beyond a company's bottom line.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program.
• OR High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program.
• Demonstrated intermediate experience in Microsoft Suite, including Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel, agency staff, parents, and community partners.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to work in dual accountability (responsible to the agency and school administration).
• Proficient in required computer programs such as Microsoft 365/Microsoft Office, including Excel, or the ability to learn within the first 3 months.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Access to mobility on a regular basis required, an automobile with insurance coverage and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required depending on location.
• Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Community School staff, including interns and volunteers.
• Develops comprehensive trainings and participates in the hiring and termination process of program staff.
• Manages all components of the Community School, including out-of-school-time programs, adult services, family and community activities, recruitment and retention, and community development.
• Utilizes skills to effectively address all levels of risk management, implementing a restorative approach to behavioral problems.
• Conducts a comprehensive needs assessment of the school and community to ensure services are culturally competent, restorative, and meet the highest needs.
• Plans and recommends high-quality program activities that align with Community School values.
• Facilitates Community School Advisory Board meetings, delegates tasks, and recruits members.
• Ensures funder deliverables and agency/funder standards for out-of-school-time are met in collaboration with the Advisory Board.
• Ensures site-based reporting and program evaluation components are completed, including record-keeping, policy monitoring, outcome evaluation, and data analysis.
• Provides direct service to youth and parents.
• Organizes consumer and/or oversight committees.
• Seeks input from stakeholders to determine ongoing needs of students and families.
• Negotiates agreements with service providers and secures necessary agency approvals.
• Assumes responsibility for additional out-of-school-time programs at the principal's request and with agency approval.
• Manages all aspects of the Community School budget, including expenditures, payments, purchases, and financial report review.
• Makes purchases for the program as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA contributions (pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match (vested at 100% on day one of eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level