Family Advocate

5 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Erie Neighborhood House Full time
About the Role

Erie Neighborhood House is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Advocate to join our Proyecto Cuídate team. As a Family Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting immigrant families in the Little Village area of Chicago.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with a caseload of Illinois Department of Children & Family Services families referred for parent coaching and services.
  • Support and facilitate parenting classes, support groups, and other program workshops at Erie's sites, partner organizations, or schools as needed.
  • Conduct psycho-social intake assessments, screenings, and case management, and provide referrals to other supportive agencies as appropriate.
  • Conduct home visits.
  • Collects data, tracks participants' attendance, and completes data entry in a timely manner.
  • Creates and maintains client files in accordance with program documentation requirements.
  • Maintains and responds to workshop and referral inquiries.
  • Supports with workshop preparation and set up.
  • Supports with community outreach and other recruitment activities through the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations in the community.
  • Represents Erie Neighborhood House to the public and actively participates in community meetings and events as required.
  • Attends monthly department, all staff, funder, and other required meetings.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Child Development, or related field preferred or currently in school obtaining such degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of two years experience working in direct service to the community, particularly immigrant families.
  • English/Spanish fluency.
  • Familiarity with domestic violence, child abuse, emotional and mental health.
  • Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of participants.
  • Exhibit a sincere interest in working with youth, adults, and families.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills.
  • Be self-motivated, self-directed, creative, reliable, and dependable.
  • Completion of a fingerprint background check.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, and travel to off-site locations.
What We Offer
  • Compensation of $21.15-$22.11 an hour based on experience.
  • Work/life integration with generous paid time off, including 12 accrued sick days per year, 3 personal days, paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
  • 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 opportunities, including employer-sponsored learning and development programs, paid day off annually for personal professional development, Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, and DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
  • Wellness support, including employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

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