JOB TITLE: Community Educator STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Community Outreach Services HOURS/WEEK: 40

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Community Outreach Programs FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: Interns and Volunteers

LOCATION: Garfield Park and Lincoln Park, and surrounding areas

Vision

Ending the cycle of poverty

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens, empowers, and gives voice to those in need – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and comprehensive programs to build vibrant communities in Chicago.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect, and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility, and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

• Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one's approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.
• A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization's goals.
• Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable for their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.
• Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one's self professionally.
• Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

General Summary

Working closely with Community Outreach staff and MSV's programs, the Community Educator is responsible for providing education/training on a variety of topics, including but not limited to; the Social Determinates of Health, Financial and Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Communication, and Job Readiness, through a trauma-informed care lens. The Community Educator will establish partnerships, maintain relationships with schools, organizations, community stakeholders, and parent groups, and participate in community fairs and other events throughout Cook County. This position will require flexible work hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct various educational programs for community members, parents and

Students and program participants.

• Maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to support education curriculums
• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• Develop/Create curriculums that best fit assigned focus areas. Consistently evaluate community needs
• Regularly travel and work independently in the field
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of all training and evaluative responses, and create
• monthly reports
• Stay current on new research and community issues related to community empowerment, wellness, education, and job readiness

• Develop training for new and ongoing volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and interns covering relevant topics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Chicago Lights, Christ the King High School, and similar organizations that provide student interns.
• In conjunction with the Director of Community Outreach Programs and staff, enhance existing and develop new community partnerships to increase community education and other resources for clients.
• Evaluate and improve Curriculum efficiency and effectiveness through developing, implementing, and analyzing benchmarks of program success and outcome measures; and identifying and implementing operational improvements that benefit our servicing communities.
• Maintain complete and accurate digital/paper client and partner files by timely documentation of all data system(s) information: complete monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics and program reports, including outcome stories.
• Initiate invoice processing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Act with integrity and aspire to model our Core Values in delivering all services.

Job Requirements

Experience/Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a focus in education, social services,

public health, communication, or 2-4 years of experience providing presentations in a professional setting.

Ability to work Monday – Friday, and occasional weekends and evenings

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

You value differences, recognizing that different perspectives and cultural diversity make the world a better place to be. You uphold the highest ethical standards and respect for confidentiality. You communicate effectively, problem-solve, and work well with people from diverse backgrounds. You know how to secure and deploy resources both effectively and efficiently. You build strong relationships, and you deliver effective client education. You have strong writing skills and maintain quality documentation free of grammatical and spelling errors. You display professionalism with clients and co-workers. You care for yourself by knowing your personal limitations, communicating your needs to others, and asking for help when needed. You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills. You can identify and respond to shifting priorities. You are committed to learning and growing both professionally and personally.

Language

Ability to read and speak English proficiently. Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese is a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, and hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill all office activities normally expected in an office setting, including, but not limited to, remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting, and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
• Must be mobile to work in the field. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and climb stairs required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Internal office space.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• External environments may include visits to other facilities and clients' personal living spaces.