Overview
Parent Ambassador Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Metropolitan Family Services
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now seeking a part-time Parent Ambassador at our Southeast Center!
About our Southeast ** Families throughout surrounding communities see Metropolitan Family Services Southeast Chicago Center as a beacon of hope for the future. Founded in 1985 on the heels of local steel mill closings, Metropolitan Southeast Chicago is part of Metropolitan Family Services, which has been empowering Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities since 1857.
About the Parent Ambassador * The role of the Parent Ambassador is to ensure parent representation within our AOK Network as part of the birth to five family community to help advocate for the children and families in Southeast Chicago area.
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Attend 50% (minimum) of Network meetings monthly (in person preferred)
Attend all check-ins with supervisor (twice *
* 1:1 and group)
Share all events and materials posted by either Southeast Chicago AOK or MFS if on social media
Attend 50% (minimum) of AOK sponsored events
Complete and submit all requested/required documentation associated with this role to include, but not be limited to forms such as the Activity/Effort Tracking Form
Participate within/Complete all training required by AOK and MFS to serve within this role
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Must currently be pregnant or have children in the 0-8 range
Must have the ability to travel to events and meetings
Must be available for Network meetings monthly (in person preferred)
Must be available for Workgroup meetings quarterly (in person or virtual)
Must be available for check-ins twice monthly with supervisor (1:1 and group)
Must live in Southeast Chicago
Must complete and satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check
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Can earn up to $800 a stipend a year, paid up to $200 quarterly dependent upon hours worked.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Title: Parent Ambassador
Company: Metropolitan Family Services
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Social Work (Family Advocacy & Support Services, Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development)
