What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Mentor Coordinator (Part-Time) position at Family Focus?
Job Title: Parent Mentor Coordinator (Part-Time)
Location: Family Focus - Aurora
Supervisor: Program Supervisor
Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, immigration programs, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our community thrive and reach its full potential! With 11 centers around Chicagoland, 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 Mentor Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating parent involvement/engagement component of the Community Schools Program and report to the Resource Coordinator. This position will be the link to parents and families in the school and community and will ensure that parents and families participate and receive the support they need to ensure their child’s success. The principles of family support will be used as a guide to develop and implement parent program activities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work with existing parent leadership to create a plan for parent involvement that includes the following components: Education, Support, and Involvement/Engagement
- Maintains communication with parents regarding program and school activities through various methods including Phone Contact, Letters, Monthly Newsletter, and Parent meetings
- Supports resource coordinator in developing at least three hours of parent program per week
- Recruit parents through flyers, phone calls, in-person solicitation and home visits
- Maintains all parent program records
- Works with the Resource Coordinator, Parents, Teachers and Admin. School Staff to identify parent needs and plan parent activities
- Provides resources and referrals to parents as needed
- Identifies Volunteer opportunities in the school and Afterschool program for parents who are interested
- Builds relationships with students and families in the program
- Oversees the volunteer training program
- Attends Parent Program and School meetings as needed
The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
- High School diploma.
- Must be committed to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
- Must function well in group and team settings.
- Must possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
- Computer skills – word processing, internet research, spreadsheets, creating outreach materials
- Travel within the community will be required
- Submit to and clear a background check
Seasonal position: School year until May 2026
This is a part-time non-exempt position.
Hourly rate: $20/ 20hrs per week (Monday thru Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm)
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
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