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Parent Liaison II - Depriest School at Family Focus in Chicago, IL
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeChicago, IL$44k–$44k/yr
Job Description
Job Title: Parent Liaison II
Location: Lawndale - Depriest Elementary School
Supervisor: Senior Program Manager
Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!
The Parent Liaison II plays a vital role in strengthening family-school partnerships by engaging parents, supporting their needs, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive school community that promotes student success.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Location: Lawndale - Depriest Elementary School
Supervisor: Senior Program Manager
Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!
The Parent Liaison II plays a vital role in strengthening family-school partnerships by engaging parents, supporting their needs, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive school community that promotes student success.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive parent involvement plan focused on education, support, and engagement.
- Maintain regular communication with parents through phone calls, newsletters, flyers, and meetings.
- Collaborate with the Resource Coordinator in developing at least three hours of parent program per week.
- Recruit parents to participate in school activities and volunteer opportunities.
- Works with the Resource Coordinator, Parents, Teachers and Administration School Staff to identify parent needs and plan parent activities.
- Provides resources and referrals to parents as needed.
- Oversees the volunteer training program and identifies volunteer opportunities in the School and Afterschool Program for parents that are interested.
- Advocates on the behalf of parents with the faculty and administration.
- Assists in conflict resolution and positive discipline in the classroom.
- Builds relationships with students and families in the program.
- Arranges for parent training and in-services.
- Assists Resource Coordinator in daily program activities and in the classroom as needed during the school year.
- Attends Parent Program and School meetings as needed.
- Ensures that program fulfills our mission and is in line with the Principles of Family Support.
The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Experience working with families, parents, or community engagement programs in a school or nonprofit setting.
- Must be committed to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
- Proven ability to build trusting relationships with diverse families and communities.
- Experience planning and facilitating parent workshops, meetings, or community events.
- Familiarity with family support principles and trauma-informed practices.
- Proficient in basic computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and creating outreach materials.
- Must be available evenings and some Saturdays.
- Must have access to reliable and efficient transportation that will allow for the completion of caseload responsibility.
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
Salary: $43,800/year
This is a full-time exempt position.
Family Focus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Keywords: Family Engagement, Sustainable Community Schools, Parent Coordinator, After-school
This is a full-time exempt position.
Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in strengthening families and their children in Chicago and NE Illinois, so they build social capital and achieve upward economic mobility through high-quality innovative programs and services, grounded in anti-racism and social justice.
Family Focus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Keywords: Family Engagement, Sustainable Community Schools, Parent Coordinator, After-school