CHICAGO COMMONS HISTORY
Founded in 1894, Chicago Commons was one of Chicago’s original settlement houses serving immigrants on Chicago’s northwest side. Today, Chicago Commons is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to partner with individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation. To fulfill that mission, Chicago Commons provides high-quality early childhood education, family-centered adult education, and senior services to more than 3,000 individuals annually.
Chicago Commons’ Early Childhood Education Programs are Reggio inspired program that implement a problem-solving approach to learning, provide unique engaging environments, include extensive art studios and provide outdoor play through nature-based playgrounds. The Early Childhood Programs serve as the backbone of many at-risk Chicago communities, including West Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, and New City/Back of the Yards. These neighborhoods are impacted by high rates of poverty and limited educational and economic resources. Chicago Commons seeks to help families obtain the skills, resources and education needed to break the cycle of poverty.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The person in this role will be a family worker in the school and will have added responsibilities including but not limited to acting as a liaison between the Family Hub Manager/Director, Recruitment Coordinator and the Family Workers. The person in this role will serve as the supervisor to the other Family Workers in the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise all Family Workers in the School
2. Serve as the liaison between the Family Workers, the School Staff, and the Family Hub Manager/Director.
3. Serve as a liaison between the Family Workers and the Recruitment Coordinator.
4. Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team.
5. Serve as a liaison between the Family Workers and the School Leadership Team.
6. Be responsible for all program compliance reporting.
7. Be responsible for School Activities Calendar.
8. Be responsible for Diverse Learner Tracking.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. )
1. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
2. Must be able to work with a diverse clientele.
3. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
4. Must be able to share ideas and information effectively.
5. Must have the ability to work under stress in a fast paced environment.
6. Must be able to work cooperatively with all staff members, consultants, and regulatory/funding representatives
7. Must be able to serve as an advocate for children and families.
8. Ability to communicate in English in writing, in person, or over the telephone.
9. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
10. Ability to use word processing software.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
Minimum Requirements:
- MA/MSW in related field (preferred)
- BS/BA/BSW in related field (preferred)