Resource Coordinator - Depriest School

Family Focus•Chicago, IL

67d•$47,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, 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 Resource Coordinator - SCS will plan, implement and coordinate all Community School programs at DePriest Elementary School. This position is one of three key roles in the school community along with the School Administration and the Advisory Committee. The Coordinator will be responsible for the overall feel of the program and for developing a greater sense of community within the school. As part of the Sustainable Community School (SCS) model, this role will work in alignment with community-driven strategies to improve student success and engagement. Sustainable Community Schools are rooted in equity, collaboration, and holistic development, with demonstrated outcomes such as reduced absenteeism, improved academic performance, and better health outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social work or related field
At least 3 years experience in youth programming preferably in a school setting
In some locations, candidates will be required to have bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
Ability to communicate with different audiences including school administration, teachers, parents, students and community members
Understanding of Illinois Learning Standards and experience providing educational enrichment services to youth
Computer skills - word processing, internet research, spreadsheets, create outreach materials
Must be available evenings and some Saturdays
Travel within the community will be required

Responsibilities

Develop focused, creative and interactive academic and enrichment programs.
Design and implement programming aligned with the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) model.
Convene and facilitate the SCS Advisory Committee (school admin, teachers, parents, community members, and other CBOs) on a regular basis
In collaboration with the Advisory Committee, identify the needs of the school and its students and align program resources to address these needs
Represent Family Focus at LSC, NCLB and other school based or community based meetings
Responsible for student and family recruitment and the execution of participant retention strategies
Assist the Program Manager in creating external partnerships with community organizations to bring in much needed program resources (in-kind donations , funding, free or donated programming etc.) for the sustainability of the program
Plan and implement family night, parental involvement activities, community celebrations, and student showcases
Maintain regular contact with key school administration personnel and teachers to support program alignment with school day activities and Illinois Learning Standards when appropriate
Ensure the collection of quality data including daily attendance, grades, satisfaction surveys, needs assessments, etc.
Establish clear behavior expectations for program participants and ensure that they are fully established throughout the program.
Fulfill additional reporting, outreach, and engagement benchmarks as required by the Sustainable Community Schools model in collaboration with CPS and Family Focus leadership.