Parent Mentor Coordinator (Part-Time)

Family Focus•Aurora, CO

10d•$20

About The Position

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, immigration programs, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our community thrive and reach its full potential! With 11 centers around Chicagoland, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey! The Parent Mentor Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating parent involvement/engagement component of the Community Schools Program and report to the Resource Coordinator. This position will be the link to parents and families in the school and community and will ensure that parents and families participate and receive the support they need to ensure their child’s success. The principles of family support will be used as a guide to develop and implement parent program activities.

Requirements

High School diploma
Must be committed to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission
Must function well in group and team settings
Must possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
Computer skills – word processing, internet research, spreadsheets, creating outreach materials
Travel within the community will be required
Submit to and clear a background check

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work with existing parent leadership to create a plan for parent involvement that includes the following components: Education, Support, and Involvement/Engagement
Maintains communication with parents regarding program and school activities through various methods including Phone Contact, Letters, Monthly Newsletter, and Parent meetings
Supports resource coordinator in developing at least three hours of parent program per week
Recruit parents through flyers, phone calls, in-person solicitation and home visits
Maintains all parent program records
Works with the Resource Coordinator, Parents, Teachers and Admin. School Staff to identify parent needs and plan parent activities
Provides resources and referrals to parents as needed
Identifies Volunteer opportunities in the school and Afterschool program for parents who are interested
Builds relationships with students and families in the program
Oversees the volunteer training program
Attends Parent Program and School meetings as needed