What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent and Community Engagement Specialist (Bilingual) position at Metropolitan Family Services?

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston / Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Bilingual Pa rent and Community Engagement Specialist to join our Midway Community Schools Team at Morrill Elementary!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Assist Out of School Coordinator in the service plan development of parent / family services. Review data collected to analyze parent / family needs.
Plan and implement program(s) to support parent and family engagement.
Maintain a detailed parent / family class schedule.
Provide ongoing outreach to parents, families, and the community for parent / family activities with the Out of School Time Program.
Coordinate community outreach efforts, maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
Collaborate with the Out of School Coordinator and community organizations to facilitate opportunities for parents and families related to their needs.
Maintain accurate records of Parent / Family Activities and enter attendance on electronic database.
Develop and maintain a Resource Library to assist families in need.
Support the Out of School Coordinator in the planning of field trips that promote parent engagement.
Attend agency meetings and trainings, Out of School Time Program meetings, and parent meetings at the school.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School degree or equivalent required.

Minimum of two years of experience working with children and families, required.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Bilingual English / Spanish, required.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to work well with people of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption, required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

SALARY :

The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $40,000 to $45,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time) : HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).

ZERO : A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical

MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.

Teladoc services provided to all employees : A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance

Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian

VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land

Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost

Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.

Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of

12 Paid Holidays

Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.

Training and Professional Development Plan with E-

Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free Will preparation services.

On-staff notary available to

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000

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