Community Relations Representative I

CLASS TITLE: Community Relations Representative I

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, functions as a liaison between the school, community, parents, and students to improve school/community relations and student attendance problems and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support to teachers experiencing serious student truancy problems; establishes relationships with community organizations and social service agencies to identify existing resources and services; works with students and families of students with truancy problems to determine causes of truancy problems; develops resource networks and accompanies students and parents or guardians to community and social service agencies that provide services and referrals not directly provided by the Chicago Public Schools; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff; meets with community organizations to obtain information and literature concerning available services for distribution to students and their families as necessary; and prepares and maintains pertinent records and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an associate’s degree or the successful completion of two years of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university supplemented by three years of experience in community organizations or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills. Good knowledge of various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Good interpersonal and human relations skills; effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

Under the supervision of the school principal, functions as a liaison between the school, community, parents, and students to improve school/community relations and student attendance problems and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support to teachers experiencing serious student truancy problems; establishes relationships with community organizations and social service agencies to identify existing resources and services; works with students and families of students with truancy problems to determine causes of truancy problems; develops resource networks and accompanies students and parents or guardians to community and social service agencies that provide services and referrals not directly provided by the Chicago Public Schools; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff; meets with community organizations to obtain information and literature concerning available services for distribution to students and their families as necessary; and prepares and maintains pertinent records and reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an associate’s degree or the successful completion of two years of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university supplemented by three years of experience in community organizations or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills. Good knowledge of various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various community organizations and social service agencies that serve the community in which the school is located. Good interpersonal and human relations skills; effective oral and written communication skills. Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls. Benefits: Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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