Bilingual Spanish Preferred

ABOUT US:

Illinois Action for Children (“IAFC”), a local, state, and national leader in the early childhood care and education sector for over 50 years. IAFC programs, services, and advocacy improve learning and life outcomes for children and families, including reducing the effects of poverty. IAFC works to ensure that every child in Illinois – particularly those in need – has access to the necessary resources to succeed in school and life.

Along with our mission, IAFC is committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture. We are dedicated to this pledge through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and servicing our staff and clients. IAFC staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our essential work.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Project Development Manager, the CEL Enrollment Coordinator establishes referral relationships and service-delivery agreements between early learning programs, social service & health providers, faith-based and other organizations. Promotes the importance of enrolling in quality Chicago Early Learning programs by making meaningful connections with community partners and families. Provides education and information on Head Start Programs, Chicago Early Learning Programs, IDHS Child Care Assistance Program, and other early learning program options. Serve as a point person for internal and external programs and providers. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.

This incumbent will be expected to promote and adhere to the workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people, and clear priorities. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.

1. Build and develop relationships with key community organizations and families, with a focus on promoting early learning opportunities.
2. Provide training and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders based on current Chicago Early Learning enrollment policies and procedures.
3. Connect providers and families to appropriate early learning services and IAFC programs and services.
4. Understand and be able to communicate to others the complexities of the early care and education systems in Chicago.
5. Collaborate with various IAFC teams that are focused on community systems development.
6. Remain knowledgeable of the IAFC menu of services, including CCAP policies and procedures.
7. Participate in team meetings and in-service trainings.
8. Conduct outreach activities and presentations to provide parents who qualify for the Head Start program information to community organizations and groups.
9. Update monthly calendar of program activities and outreach events
10. Collect data and prepare reports for internal/DFSS/CPS use and written consumer education materials.
11. Maintain information in Salesforce and Smartsheet project management databases.
12. Execute our workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people, and clear priorities.
13. Other Functions: The Organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, or related field with at least 18 credit hours of child development and two years of work experience with direct childcare OR Associates degree or two years of college classes with a minimum of 60 credit hours in Social Services with at least 18 credit hours in child development with two years’ work experience with direct childcare in which at least one year is in a child care resource and referral program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and insurance required

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule, which includes nights and/ weekends
• Able to present information effectively and respond to questions
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member
• Effective written and spoken communication
• Ability to relate to a variety of personalities and cultures
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
• Available to attend outreach and community events

Benefits of Working at IAFC:

• Working with passionate team members who are driven by our Mission: Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing, and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.
• We strive to foster and implement a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We know it is not only critical to the success of diversity initiatives - but instrumental in creating an unbiased and inclusive workplace! It not only relates to the diverse clients we serve but also creates a positive employee experience.
• We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include:

• Health, dental and, vision insurance plans with a company contribution of 95% for single coverage
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO – first year-23 days, the second year-28 days, the third year and on - 35 days
• 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• STD & LTD insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Location: Chatham, Chicago

Salary $43,800

IL Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employer

While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.

As established by the Illinois Action for Children Board of Directors, all employees are required to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious reasonable accommodation is approved. If offered a job, the candidate must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated with one of the CDC-authorized vaccines, including either Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson / Janssen or request and be granted an accommodation before their start date.