Job Description

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.

The basic function of this position is to support a team of professional providers serving immigrants in the Little Village area of Chicago. Proyecto Cuídate provides individual, group, and family services to support, inform, and educate the community on topics that strengthen the individual and family unit. It includes:

• Informative workshops and trainings in areas such as violence prevention, health & wellness, parenting skills, etc., 
• Supportive counseling and case management.
• School-based and after-school youth programming.

The Full-Time Family Advocate will be a position in partnership with the Proyecto Cuidate department directly impacting the Chicagoland community.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities for growth, and have a 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:

• Working 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

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.
• 2 years of experience working in direct service.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Compensation of $21.15 -$22.11 an hour based on experience
• 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 the above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation 
  • Year 1 = 8 days 
  • Year 2 = 13 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 / Non-Exempt 

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; 

UNITED WAY MEMBER

About Erie Neighborhood House:

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 & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Relief, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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