The Simple Room Hiring for Family Coordinator at Greenville, IL Full Time

Searching for a team member to work with parents and guardians of Simple Room students.

Must have:
Minimum bachelor’s degree
Prior experience working with children or in social service

Responsibilities Include:
-Connecting Simple Room Families to local resources
-Available and supportive of parents’ needs (phone calls, visits, driving to an appointment, etc)
-Weekly Executive Team Meeting (Monday mornings)
-Quarterly Check-ins
-New Student Orientation
-Plan Monthly Family Events
-Execute two annual parent events or trainings
-Attend one to two nights of programming per week (3:00-6:30pm)

The Simple Room is a Christian Youth Development Center in Bond County, IL,
celebrating its 40th year in 2023.

Our Mission
To empower youth to be disciples of Jesus Christ through holistic development.

Our Vision
To see students continue to learn, lead, and love in their community.

Our Values
Pursue the glory of God in all things
Provide nurturing programs that develop students spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially
Bridge school, home, and community
Maintain a safe and trusting environment where positive relationships are built

Our Programming
– After School: Our After School hours are both the largest and most well-known program that The Simple Room offers. Any student from Kindergarten through 12th grade in Bond County may attend, free of charge. Students have access to daily healthy snacks and tutoring assistance as well as Bible lessons, recreational activities, new experiences, and transportation home. The After School Program is run by The Simple Room Executive Team as well as our Leadership Team – college students from Greenville University – along with the assistance of many community volunteers.

– Open Nights: Weeknight evenings once or twice a week are dedicated to our 9-12th grade students with the intent of relationship development.

– Summer Learning Initiative, Project 24: Project 24 provides an educational environment for K – 8th graders to combat summer learning loss. Students participate in six weeks (24 days) of whole group, small group and/or individualized tutoring in reading, writing, math and science. High school students have the opportunity to work as Grade Guides to cultivate their real life job skills. Additionally, Project 24 promotes holistic development through daily recreational activities, art, character education, gardening, character education, and healthy snacks and meals.

Who We Serve
Our students can be overlooked, over-labeled, left behind and left out. We care about kids who have great potential – they are so full of youth and energy and talent and dreams – yet struggle to succeed because they lack access to resources, opportunities, and support. In 2022, 97% of our students either live below the federal poverty line, do not live with both birth parents, or has an Individualized Education Plan in place.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenville, IL 62246: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location