Hybrid Resource Coordinator- Manley High Schho bei SGA Youth & Family Services

Description

Description

•  Serves as the Community School Resource Coordinator between SGA, school and community.
•  Plans and manages out-of-school time activities with parents and school input.
•  Maintains communication and serves as a liaison between the agency, school and community, including attendance at community meetings.
•  Meets grant expectations as established by CPS and the agency.
•  Implements strategies to strengthen the relationship between the school, family, and community.
•  Develops, maintains, and publicizes a schedule of programs and activities offered through the Community School Initiative
•  Assess and identifies additional community resources, make appropriate referrals and linkages for families and students, and facilitate ongoing communication between service providers, teachers, parents, and students.
•  Coordinates classroom workshops, teacher/parent/community training.
•  Manages all agency expectations for reporting, data, and other documentation on a timely basis for programs.
•  Provides support and consultation to community-based organizations
•  Maintains accurate records; evaluate and make recommendations of programs
•  Accept the role and responsibilities of serving as an agent of change within the school and community
•  Engages, coordinates and supports school leadership and staff, parents and community members, and students and other providers to create a safe and healthy learning environment where students learn, grow, and succeed.
•  Recruits, interviews, hires and monitors individuals and organizations that offer programs and services at the school to meet the needs of school staff, students, families, and community members.
•  Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in negotiating with vendors, managing program budgets in collaboration with the agency and school, purchasing of goods, and ensuring the payment of personnel and vendors.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

Education:

•  High School Diploma

Experience:

•  Minimum 1-3 years experience working with children and/or adults in a nonprofit social service or community development organization.
•  Experience working in and with Chicago Public Schools.

Other:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop community partnerships.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare reports in a professional and timely fashion.
•  Desired: knowledge and experience of working with Chicago Public Schools
•  Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
•  Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
•  Able to work with families and school community.
•  Full attendance and participation in supervision and all scheduled training.
•  Current or former resident of the Auburn Gresham neighborhood preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

•  Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
•  Valid driver’s license, car insurance and access to a car.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•  Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
•  Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
•  Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
•  Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
•  Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
•  Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables and easels.
•  At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and events needs.
•  Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Health Insurance (HMO and PPO options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• RTA Commuter Benefit

TIME OFF ELIGIBLE AFTER 90 DAYS

• 10 days accrued vacation
• 10 days accrued sick
• 2 personal days