Chicago (Ravenswood) – After-School Household & Family Assistant

Jovie of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A family in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood is seeking a warm, positive, and dependable Household & Family Assistant to help keep weekday afternoons and evenings running smoothly. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys preparing meals, keeping a home organized, running errands, and supporting two teenagers, ages 14 and 17, with local transportation and homework reminders. The ideal person brings a friendly presence, communicates clearly, and takes pride in planning and completing tasks independently, with minimal ongoing direction.

Requirements

• Dependable, punctual, and professional, with a warm, positive demeanor that creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at home.
• Organized and attentive to detail, able to prioritize household tasks, dinner preparation, errands, and transportation independently, with minimal ongoing direction.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills; asks questions when instructions are unclear, promptly flags delays or obstacles, and is receptive to feedback.
• Comfortable working with teenagers, building respectful relationships, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• A safe, confident driver in Chicago and winter conditions, with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Able to provide verifiable employment references, maintain a consistent weekday schedule, and interested in a long-term relationship with the family over multiple school years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare family dinners, follow recipes, coordinate meal timing with activities, and handle dishes and kitchen cleanup.
• Wash, dry, neatly fold, and put away clothes, sheets, and towels; help keep household spaces tidy and organized.
• Run grocery, dry-cleaning, and other family errands, and safely drive the teenagers to and from activities, appointments, and other local destinations using the family vehicle.
• Plan and prioritize tasks around the family’s schedule, follow through on recurring responsibilities, and take initiative when time permits.
• Provide homework reminders and support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed