Resource Coordinator - Schurz High School (3600)

YOUTH GUIDANCE•Chicago, IL

8d•$50,565 - $50,565•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing and expanding afterschool and before school community schools programming by recruiting student participants, working with community members and organizations to offer programs and services that meet the needs of students and their families, marketing programs for growth and sustainability, and providing training to authentically integrate and strengthen parent engagement in school activities. Also responsible for facilitating parent and community input and engagement through development and staffing of a Community Schools Advisory Committee in partnership with school administrators. The Resource and Family Engagement Coordinator will also represent Youth Guidance as a Lead Partner Agency with CPS and serve as a liaison with CPS Community Schools staff.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent of sixty college credit hours required
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non-profit, social service or community development organization
1-2 years of experience working with elementary or high school age youth
Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidate preferred

Responsibilities

Oversight of program staff; monitoring absenteeism and parent and child interactions
Create a developmentally appropriate multi-age after school program
Create and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management
Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques
Effectively manage a grant and tuition-based budget maintaining compliance with the provisions of the grant and the collection of all tuition payments
Maintain accurate financial and attendance records
Facilitate evaluation activities as required by CPS and other funding contracts
Coordinates and provides direct outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to champion authentic parent engagement.
Coordinate and monitor programs and activities
Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records
Purchase/order materials and supplies
Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics
Recruit high quality program partners that support the school’s mission
Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion
Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services
Perform other duties as assigned