Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

Erie Neighborhood House, a community-building agency empowering Chicago’s low-income and immigrant families and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking a Family Advocate.

The Family Advocate basic function is coordination of health requirements, goal setting, and family partnership agreements for families enrolled in the ECE program. This includes written parent communications and data entry in CSD CARES or Child Plus databases

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assist families in obtaining or maintaining their children’s health requirements
• Assist families in goal setting and provide referrals to community agencies to assist in achieving goals
• Enter daily attendance in program data bases
• Participate in the planning and facilitation of program family engagement events
• Participate in program recruitment effort

Travel - Minimal travel is required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor in social work or related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Background Check:

• Must pass Illinois State Police and DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background checks
• Must pass Illinois Sex Offender background check

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation : Compensation of $32,032 - $45,000 ($15.40 -$21.63 an hour) based on Illinois Gateways Family Specialist credential level
• Work / life integration
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 10 days
  • Year 2 = 15 days
  • Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union Status: Union/Non-Exempt

Sign on Incentive: Sign On Bonus upon hire $500 and another $500 upon completion of 90 days.

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;

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