Parent Engagement Coordinator

Parent Engagement Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Program Governance Manager, the Parent Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and overseeing parent outreach initiatives in accordance with federal requirements in the area of Family, Parent and Community Engagement. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with other teams on the family partnership process and actively engage in parent involvement activities for families. This includes male involvement activities, family support services, case management, transition services, parent-volunteer opportunities, Parent Policy Council management, and partnerships with community agencies.

The Coordinator takes lead in providing training opportunities for parents that supports and enhances the parental role as the principal influence in a child's education and development.

Qualifications and requirements include:

• Associates degree in early childhood education, human services, family services, social services and/or family services credential preferred;
• High school diploma or equivalency required;
• Three to five years of job-related prior experience required;
• Current, valid Illinois driver's license and proof of insurance may be required;
• Reliable means of transportation may be required;
• Successful completion of First Aid/CPR certification required;
• Proof of physical examination, tuberculosis and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) screening within the last six months required;
• Fluent verbal and written English and Spanish communication preferred.

Employment type:

• Full-Time
• Hourly

Wage/salary range:

• $19.50 – $20.50 / hour
• Based on Gateways Credential Level and Education

Work location:

• 1951 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
• 3050 E 92nd Street, Chicago, IL 60617
• 2434 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
• 5310 W 24th Place, Cicero, IL 60804
• Flexibility to travel to other worksites/work assignments required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Sick leave and PTO
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with employer matching
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short term disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday (some weekends and evenings may apply as needed for recruitment events)