Family Services Coordinator-Comer Weekends

We exist so families can get better together. Each night, we keep 181 families close to the care and resources they need through six area Ronald McDonald Houses® and four Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms®. Enabling families to stay close to their hospitalized child supports the health and well-being of the child and saves families more than $10 million in hotel and food costs each year.

We also operate the Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile® program, providing medical care to children in underserved areas. Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

This position works 24 hour shifts on weekends and holidays. Typically working Friday 9:00 PM to Saturday 9:00 PM or Saturday 9:00 PM to Sunday 10:00 PM, and holidays, and will be expected to work at least two shifts per month.

• Execute defined policies and procedures for the program.
• Welcome and orient guests to the House, completing all check-in and check-out procedures and paperwork.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude toward families, volunteers, and donors.
• Act as liaison to hospitals for processing referrals/reservations.
• Explain/clarify program policies and procedures to guests and referring partners.
• Provide and assist families with information, directing them to resources, activities or services they may need.
• Perform regular rounds to maintain relationships with families and identify support and/or maintenance needs.
• Coordinate overall daily strategy for use of available rooms, with intention of providing service to as many families as possible.
• Assist with statistics for program by inputting daily occupancy records.
• Ensure all common areas remain clean and supplies are stocked
• Track guest donations and occupancy rates for monthly reporting purposes.
• If the position includes overnight responsibilities, this role may be required to respond to emergency situations and after-hours pages, including scheduled weekends and holidays, for urgent needs such as unplanned family arrivals, guest medical emergencies, or conflicts requiring law enforcement involvement.
• Encourage adherence to programs guidelines and coordinate a solution when violations occur.
• Utilize our digital guest registry system to create room reservations and track pertinent and appropriate guest information to ensure seamless support throughout their stay
• Assess bedroom availability for incoming families and assign bedrooms according to number of guests, potential length of stay and other needs of the families
• Complete incident reports and submit within 24 hours of occurrence, informing supervisor and other staff members of any unusual incidents.
• Act as an extension of the Community Engagement team, serving as a lead or co-lead for meal groups, baking groups and activities groups volunteering within programs.
• Provide coverage at "Welcome Desk" locations as well as other duties in the absence of volunteer support.
• Direct, train, and oversee volunteers performing essential program support functions such as meal provision, guest welcome, housekeeping, and special projects.
• Welcome family guests and visitors, providing tours and information.
• Be knowledgeable of the program location security system and features (ie. key activation, camera operation, etc.).
• Regular participation in meetings and trainings as requested by program leadership.
• Complete all data entry, record keeping, and documentation for the shift.

• 2 years related work experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and function effectively under pressure
• Compassionate and caring individual, aligned to our mission and standard of care
• Demonstrate empathy and the ability to relate to families in crisis

• Exposed to moderate noise levels
• Frequent interruptions, ability to multitask is key to success in this role
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays as needed. and with proper notice
• Basic office work, as well as the physical ability to perform all household tasks as needed (i.e. Cleaning, making beds, laundry, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to move between program locations when necessary, advanced notice will be provided
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear
• Must be capable of carrying 35 lbs.

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• PTO

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