[{"_1":2,"_553":-5,"_554":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_421":422},"root",{"_5":6,"_13":14,"_394":395,"_407":408,"_418":-7,"_419":-5,"_420":-5},"honeypotInputProps",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":12},"nameFieldName","name__confirm","validFromFieldName","from__confirm","encryptedValidFrom","+3Jg3DzYJTt0VLer7lKb/KwNHOIaugE2nruwNJSfVCW53sEy8Ll+Hvc=","board",{"_15":16,"_17":16,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_26":27,"_28":29,"_32":33,"_36":37,"_44":45,"_48":49,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_72":73,"_190":191,"_205":206,"_236":237,"_268":269,"_275":276,"_280":281,"_382":383,"_388":389},"name","Mediabistro","fullName","siteUrl","https://www.mediabistro.com","pages",{"_22":23,"_24":25},"home","/","jobs","/jobs","mainCss",":root{--background: white;--foreground: black;--card: oklch(1 0 0);--card-foreground: oklch(.25 .001 0);--popover: white;--popover-foreground: black;--primary: oklch(.59 .23 31.14);--primary-foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--secondary: oklch(.98 .001 0);--secondary-foreground: oklch(.25 .001 0);--muted: oklch(.97 0 0);--muted-foreground: oklch(.556 0 0);--accent: oklch(.96 0 0);--accent-foreground: oklch(.25 .001 0);--destructive: oklch(.65 .15 15);--border: oklch(.9 .001 0);--input: oklch(.9 .001 0);--ring: oklch(.7 .15 25);--chart-1: oklch(.7 .15 25);--chart-2: oklch(.7 .12 140);--chart-3: oklch(.75 .12 60);--chart-4: oklch(.45 .15 260);--chart-5: oklch(.2 .02 280);--sidebar: oklch(.98 .001 0);--sidebar-foreground: oklch(.25 .001 0);--sidebar-primary: oklch(.7 .15 25);--sidebar-primary-foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--sidebar-accent: oklch(.98 .001 0);--sidebar-accent-foreground: oklch(.25 .001 0);--sidebar-border: oklch(.9 .001 0);--sidebar-ring: oklch(.7 .15 25);--footer-background: oklch(.14 .07 288.16);--footer-foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--footer-border: oklch(.7 .15 25)}.dark{--background: oklch(.14 .07 288.16);--foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--card: oklch(.29 .05 287.37);--card-foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--muted: oklch(.269 0 0);--muted-foreground: oklch(.708 0 0);--popover: oklch(.29 .05 287.37);--popover-foreground: oklch(1 0 0);--border: transparent}","sitemaps",[30,31],"https://www.mediabistro.com/sitemap.xml","https://www.mediabistro.com/jobs-sitemap.xml","analytics",{"_34":35},"gtmId","GTM-NVDRG7Q","favicon",{"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43},"faviconSvg","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/favicon.svg","appleTouch","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png","manifest","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/site.webmanifest","metaTags",{"_46":47},"ogImage","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/mediabistro-dark-social-1200x468.png","social",{"_50":51,"_52":53,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63},"facebook","https://www.facebook.com/mediabistro","twitter",{"_54":55,"_56":57},"handle","@mediabistro","url","https://twitter.com/mediabistro","linkedin","https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabistro","youtube","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoZvx8SmZOMA1XteQAVtMQ","instagram","https://www.instagram.com/mediabistro/","helpEmail","help@mediabistro.com","transactionalEmail",{"_68":69,"_70":71},"fromAddress","support@mediabistro.com","userPasswordResetTemplateId","d-0614cbe7ddf0404893e7c9f8208331d5","header",{"_74":75,"_86":87},"logo",{"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":83,"_84":85},"whiteLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo.svg","darkLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo-dark.svg","logoClasses","w-[210px] h-[50px] lg:mb-1","width",300,"height",64,"items",[88,141,163,181],{"_89":90,"_91":92,"_93":94},"type","mega-menu","text","Jobs","columns",[95,110,132],{"_86":96},[97,100,104,107],{"_89":98,"_91":99,"_56":25},"internal-link","Search Creative Jobs",{"_89":101,"_91":102,"_56":103},"link","Hot Jobs","/career-advice/get-hired/hot-jobs/",{"_89":98,"_91":105,"_56":106},"Remote Media Jobs","/jobs?keyword=media&remote=true",{"_89":98,"_91":108,"_56":109},"Create Job Alerts","/create-alert",{"_111":112,"_86":113},"title","Job Categories",[114,117,120,123,126,129],{"_89":98,"_91":115,"_56":116},"Creative & Design","/jobs?category=Creative+%26+Design",{"_89":98,"_91":118,"_56":119},"Marketing & Communications","/jobs?category=Marketing+%26+Communications",{"_89":98,"_91":121,"_56":122},"Operations & Strategy","/jobs?category=Operations+%26+Strategy",{"_89":98,"_91":124,"_56":125},"Production","/jobs?category=Production",{"_89":98,"_91":127,"_56":128},"Sales & Business Development","/jobs?category=Sales+%26+Business+Development",{"_89":98,"_91":130,"_56":131},"Writing & Editing","/jobs?category=Writing+%26+Editing",{"_111":133,"_86":134},"Quick Links",[135,137,140],{"_89":98,"_91":136,"_56":25},"Search All Jobs",{"_89":98,"_91":138,"_56":139},"Remote Jobs","/jobs?remote=true",{"_89":98,"_91":108,"_56":109},{"_89":142,"_91":143,"_86":144},"dropdown","Career Resources",[145,148,151,154,157,160],{"_89":101,"_91":146,"_56":147},"Career Advice & Articles","/career-advice/",{"_89":101,"_91":149,"_56":150},"Media Industry News","/media-news",{"_89":98,"_91":152,"_56":153},"Resume Writing Services","/resume-writing-services/",{"_89":101,"_91":155,"_56":156},"Interview Coaching","https://www.wizco.io/ava",{"_89":98,"_91":158,"_56":159},"Job Market Insights","/trends",{"_89":101,"_91":161,"_56":162},"Member Profiles","/freelance-connect/browse/",{"_89":142,"_91":164,"_86":165},"Mediabistro Membership",[166,169,172,175,178],{"_89":101,"_91":167,"_56":168},"Membership Overview","/unlimited/",{"_89":101,"_91":170,"_56":171},"How to Pitch (Premium Tool)","/career-advice/go-freelance/how-to-pitch/",{"_89":101,"_91":173,"_56":174},"Editorial Calendars (Premium Access)","/mastheads/",{"_89":101,"_91":176,"_56":177},"Courses & Training Programs","/online-training-courses/",{"_89":101,"_91":179,"_56":180},"Membership FAQ","/unlimited/frequently-asked-questions/",{"_89":142,"_91":182,"_86":183},"Showcase",[184,187],{"_89":101,"_91":185,"_56":186},"Featured Creative Stories","/showcase",{"_89":101,"_91":188,"_56":189},"Submit your Story","/my-account/?account_tab=showcase","footer",{"_74":192,"_193":194,"_195":196,"_197":198,"_199":200,"_201":202,"_203":204},{"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81},"cta","","logoText","Find your next media job or showcase your creative talent","copyright","Copyright © 2026 Mediabistro","termsOfUse","/terms-of-use/","termsOfService","/terms-of-service","privacyPolicy","/privacy-policy/","styleGuide",{"_207":208,"_212":213},"images",[209,210,211],"/_static/mediabistro/mb-logo-268x268.webp","/_static/mediabistro/android-chrome-192x192.png","/_static/mediabistro/mediabistro-text-logo.webp","colors",[214,218,221,224,227,230,233],{"_15":215,"_216":217},"$primary-color","value","#339999",{"_15":219,"_216":220},"$primary-color-light","#1ab9b3",{"_15":222,"_216":223},"$dark-blue","#3c405d",{"_15":225,"_216":226},"$green","#2D7E7E",{"_15":228,"_216":229},"$grey","rgba(47, 47, 48, 0.93)",{"_15":231,"_216":232},"$darkgrey","rgba(44, 43, 45, 0.98)",{"_15":234,"_216":235},"$light-grey","#F3F3F4","jobsSearch",{"_238":239,"_246":247},"emptyMeta",[240,242],{"_111":241},"Media, Marketing & Creative Job Board | Journalism & Ad Jobs",{"_15":243,"_244":245},"description","content","The #1 job board for media, marketing, and communications professionals. Search career opportunities in advertising, public relations, journalism, and creative arts.","websiteSchema",[248],{"_249":250},"script:ld+json",{"_251":252,"_253":254,"_15":16,"_255":256,"_56":257,"_258":259},"@context","https://schema.org","@type","WebSite","alternateName","MB","https://mediabistro.com/jobs","potentialAction",{"_253":260,"_261":262,"_266":267},"SearchAction","target",{"_253":263,"_264":265},"EntryPoint","urlTemplate","https://mediabistro.com/jobs?keyword={keyword}","query-input","required name=keyword","hero",{"_111":270,"_271":272,"_193":273,"_91":274},"Find Your Next Media Job","subtitle","Discover creative opportunities at the world's leading media brands","Start Your Search","Find your next media job","flags",{"_277":278,"_279":278},"extendedFilters",true,"weeklyNewsletter","postJobs",{"_282":283,"_268":288,"_291":292,"_293":294,"_275":298,"_302":303,"_315":316,"_321":322,"_326":327,"_342":343,"_345":346},"meta",[284,286],{"_111":285},"Post a Job | Hire Media, Marketing & Creative Talent - Mediabistro",{"_15":243,"_244":287},"Recruit qualified media and creative professionals on the #1 industry job board. Reach top talent in design, social media, advertising, and communications. Post a job today.",{"_111":289,"_271":290,"_243":194},"The #1 Job Board for Media, Marketing & Creative Talent","Skip the unqualified resumes. Reach journalism, publishing, and marketing pros who are ready to work.","unlimitedJobsEmail","clients@mediabistro.com","enterpriseCta",{"_91":295,"_296":297},"High-volume employers, recruiting firms, and media and creative agencies:","linkText","contact us for bulk credits and ATS integration.",{"_299":278,"_300":278,"_301":278},"showMediaBoardSection","showRolesSection","showPlanIcon","mediaBoardSection",{"_111":304,"_271":305,"_243":306,"_307":308,"_313":314},"The #1 Destination for Media","and Creative Talent","Connect with top-tier full-time and freelance media professionals. Whether you are a leading publisher, a streaming service, or a growing brand, we deliver specialized talent you won't find on generalist job boards. Find your perfect match for:","bullets",[309,310,311,312],"News, Journalism & Book Publishing","Content Marketing, AI Prompt Engineering & Copywriting","Influencer Management, TV & Video Production","PR, Non-Profits & Education","imageAlt","Job seekers and featured job cards collage","rolesSection",{"_111":317,"_271":318,"_243":319,"_313":320},"Hire Remote and Local Talent","Across Every Media Vertical","Whether you are building an in-office team or seeking remote talent, access a specialized network of professionals in editorial, publishing, influencer marketing, and AI content strategy. Find candidates—from prompt engineers to production leads—who are ready to contribute from anywhere.","Media roles infographic","testimonialsSection",{"_111":323,"_271":324,"_243":325},"Trusted by Leading Media","and Creative Employers","See why top publishers, agencies, and brands rely on us to find exceptional talent.","testimonials",[328,334,338],{"_329":330,"_331":332,"_74":333},"company","Huffpost","quote","I love using Mediabistro for my harder to fill creative roles. Multimedia positions like photo editors, video producers, or even niche journalists yield great results. Other job boards don't always produce the specialized talent my hiring teams are looking for, and I feel like I can find that talent through Mediabistro.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/huff-post-400x200.png",{"_329":335,"_331":336,"_74":337},"NBCUniversal","Mediabistro is valuable partner when it comes to finding top candidates in the media industry. Their team is extremely responsive, which makes the posting process quick and easy. They also offer great insight into branding company pages.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/nbc-universal-400x200.png",{"_329":339,"_331":340,"_74":341},"The Taunton Press","What we like best about Mediabistro is the quality of targeted talent they deliver through their job board portal. We know we'll find the right type of talent for specialized positions that may be more challenging to fill. For almost fifteen years, Mediabistro has been our go-to resource for talent in the media/publishing space.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/taunton-press-400x200.png","employersSection",{"_111":344,"_271":16},"Media and Creative Employers on","employerLogos",[347,349,352,355,358,361,364,367,370,373,376,379],{"_15":335,"_348":337},"image",{"_15":350,"_348":351},"Bloomberg","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/bloomberg-400x200.png",{"_15":353,"_348":354},"Meredith","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/meredith-400x200.png",{"_15":356,"_348":357},"Dotdash","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/dotdash-400x200.png",{"_15":359,"_348":360},"Penske Media Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penske-media-corporation-400x200.png",{"_15":362,"_348":363},"Springer Nature","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/springer-nature-400x200.png",{"_15":365,"_348":366},"Penguin Random House","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penguin-random-house-400x200.png",{"_15":368,"_348":369},"Fox Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/fox-corporation-400x200.png",{"_15":371,"_348":372},"Future","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/future-400x200.png",{"_15":374,"_348":375},"Hearst Television","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/hearst-television-400x200.png",{"_15":377,"_348":378},"Cox Enterprises","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/cox-enterprises-400x200.png",{"_15":380,"_348":381},"Leaf Group","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/leaf-group-400x200.png","createAlertMeta",[384,386],{"_111":385},"Create Job Alerts | Media, Marketing & Creative Job Alerts",{"_15":243,"_244":387},"Never miss an opportunity. Sign up for free email alerts and get the latest jobs in social media, graphic design, writing, and marketing delivered to your inbox.","jobsPortalSignupMeta",[390,392],{"_111":391},"Sign Up | Creative, Marketing & Media Job Search",{"_15":243,"_244":393},"Create your free profile to apply for jobs, upload your resume, and set job alerts. Join the leading career community for creative, marketing, and media professionals.","requestInfo",{"_396":397,"_402":19,"_403":404,"_405":406},"hints",{"_398":399,"_400":401},"theme","light","timeZone","UTC","origin","path","/jobs/2619530794-family-engagement-specialist-aok","userPrefs",{"_398":399},"env",{"_409":410,"_411":412,"_413":414,"_415":416,"_417":19},"MODE","production","SENTRY_ENV","mediabistro","NEW_JOB_BOARD_SENTRY_DSN","https://235251e3654b447a82e934b7c2ce7c93@o4504103609303040.ingest.sentry.io/4504806528253952","SENTRY_RELEASE","63bf1c545e79086ff03e58419d6b03cfbc22fc12","WEBSITE_URL","user","toast","confettiId","routes/_public.jobs+/$id.index/index",{"_423":424,"_487":488,"_506":428,"_507":428,"_508":509},"job",{"_425":426,"_427":428,"_429":428,"_430":118,"_431":432,"_433":194,"_434":435,"_436":-7,"_111":437,"_243":438,"_439":440,"_441":438,"_442":443,"_444":445,"_446":194,"_447":194,"_448":194,"_56":449,"_450":194,"_451":194,"_452":453,"_454":453,"_455":456,"_457":428,"_458":459,"_460":404,"_461":462,"_463":438,"_464":465,"_476":477,"_478":437,"_479":443,"_480":194,"_481":482,"_483":484,"_485":486},"id",["B","2619530794"],"promoted",false,"remoteAllowed","category","duration","Full Time","experienceLevel","publishedAt",["D",1771113600000],"indexedAt","Family Engagement Specialist - AOK","None","descriptionText","Family Engagement Specialist - AOK Metropolitan Family Services Marketing & Communications None","shortDescription","location","Chicago, IL, US, 60290","companyName","Metropolitan Family Services","salaryMin","salaryMax","salaryDescription","https://job-api.jobget.com/v1/job/119307856951?context=WyJwbktVZFlidE5La0NYV2NhaVRmSmNYb2dROXhtRGhmRWhjUTJZRlF4TWVRSFY2NjFKOHQ1b3BFS1J0TWZpdTVibVRJZVJ0ZnpjQTdmYklkWTl1RlFWQ291K0I5UFpKOFhzSDRWS2R4UGhhZXRNMEhMckE9PSIsIktBMHhwSGJ4bVE1U25YRUYiLCIxd05mSzQ3RVBUR2JvSHJyY3NFZlVnPT0iXQ%3D%3D&jg_eid=eba098d2-dd35-499b-a3c7-562098453c9d","companyDescription","companyWebsite","displayLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/images/desk-100x50.webp","displayThumbnail","displayHeadline","Work at Metropolitan Family Services","isManualPosted","costPerClick",0.27,"displayUrl","fullUrl","https://www.mediabistro.com/jobs/2619530794-family-engagement-specialist-aok","strippedDescription","parsedLocation",{"_466":467,"_468":469,"_470":471,"_472":194,"_473":194,"_474":475},"city","Chicago","state","IL","country","US","street1","street2","postal_code","60290","displayPublishedAt","4 days ago","shortTitle","shortLocation","level","searchCompanyPath","/jobs?keyword=Metropolitan+Family+Services","searchLocationPath","/jobs?location=Chicago%2C+IL%2C+US%2C+60290","searchTitlePath","/jobs?keyword=Family+Engagement+Specialist+-+AOK","featuredCompany",{"_425":489,"_15":490,"_491":428,"_74":492,"_493":494,"_243":495,"_442":496,"_497":-5,"_498":-5,"_499":-5,"_500":-5,"_501":502,"_503":504,"_452":492,"_460":505,"_454":492},211,"Mansueto Ventures","agency","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/legacy-logos/109473.JPG","slug","mansueto-ventures-careers","

Mansueto Ventures is home to two of the most iconic and vibrant brands in business publishing: Inc. and Fast Company. Every day, the content, awards, and events produced help entrepreneurs and innovators succeed by providing useful insights, sparking essential conversations, and offering much-needed inspiration.

Inc. is the voice of the American entrepreneur, inspiring and documenting the risk-takers and ultra-driven go-getters who represent the most dynamic force in the American economy.
Fast Company is the world’s leading business media brand, focusing on innovation in technology, leadership, and design to inspire readers to shape the future of business.

","New York, NY","coloredLogo","logoAttachment","thumbnail","thumbnailAttachment","hexCode","#080D0C","headline","Publisher of Inc. and Fast Company, empowering innovators and entrepreneurs.","/companies/mansueto-ventures-careers","hasJobSubmission","isSavedJob","similarJobs",[510,517,526,534,543],{"_429":428,"_434":511,"_452":453,"_444":445,"_243":438,"_441":438,"_427":428,"_111":512,"_431":432,"_433":194,"_454":453,"_442":443,"_425":513,"_455":456,"_430":118,"_476":514,"_460":515,"_478":512,"_479":443,"_481":482,"_483":484,"_485":516},["D",1771372800000],"Parent and Community Engagement Specialist",["B","2619530913"],"1 days ago","/jobs/2619530913-parent-and-community-engagement-specialist","/jobs?keyword=Parent+and+Community+Engagement+Specialist",{"_429":428,"_434":518,"_452":453,"_444":445,"_243":519,"_441":520,"_427":428,"_111":512,"_431":194,"_433":194,"_454":453,"_442":521,"_425":522,"_455":456,"_430":118,"_476":523,"_460":524,"_478":512,"_479":521,"_481":482,"_483":525,"_485":516},["D",1770480000000],"Overview\nJob Category : Community Schools

Requisition Number : PAREN005108

Posted : February 4, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations\nCalumet, 235 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

Calumet, 235 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.

COMMUNITY ! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services

empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill a

Parent and Community Engagement Specialist

role at our

Calumet

Location in

Chicago .

SALARY:

The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of

$42,000

and

$47,000

annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Essential Job Functions

Assist Out of School Coordinator in the service plan development of parent/family services. Review data collected to analyze parent/family needs.

Plan and implement program(s) to support parent and family engagement.

Maintain a detailed parent/family class schedule.

Provide ongoing outreach to parents, families, and the community for parent/family activities with the Out-of-School-Time Program.

Coordinate community outreach efforts, maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders and partners.

Collaborate with the Out of School Coordinator and community organizations to facilitate opportunities for parents and families related to their needs.

Maintain accurate records of Parent/Family Activities and enter attendance on electronic database.

Develop and maintain a Resource Library to assist families in need.

Support the Out of School Coordinator in the planning of field trips that promote parent engagement.

Attend agency meetings and trainings, Out of School Time Program meetings, and parent meetings at the school.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to work well with people of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualifications

High School degree

required .

2+ years of experience working with children and families

required .

Additional Requirements

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Transportation/Travel Requirements

Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites not required.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services

puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking

here !

Benefits

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.

Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.

FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.

Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click

here

to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

More About Us\nMetropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive, exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities, and it is expected that employees understand there may be other duties assigned outside of the written language that appears here. Metropolitan Family Services reserves the right to amend, add, change, and/or remove responsibilities to meet business needs as necessary, at any time, with or without notice to employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr\n","Overview\nJob Category : Community Schools

Requisition Number : PAREN005108

Posted : February 4, 2026

Full-Time

...","Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290",["B","2477343954"],"11 days ago","/jobs/2477343954-parent-and-community-engagement-specialist","/jobs?location=Chicago%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States%2C+60290",{"_429":428,"_434":527,"_452":453,"_444":445,"_243":528,"_441":529,"_427":428,"_111":530,"_431":194,"_433":194,"_454":453,"_442":521,"_425":531,"_455":456,"_430":118,"_476":523,"_460":532,"_478":530,"_479":521,"_481":482,"_483":525,"_485":533},["D",1770487200000],"An Illinois-based community organization is seeking a Parent and Community Engagement Specialist to empower families in Chicago. This full-time position requires a High School diploma and 2+ years of experience with children and families. Responsibilities include assisting in service plan development, coordinating community outreach, and providing ongoing support for family engagement. The role offers a competitive salary between $42,000 and $47,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.\n#J-18808-Ljbffr\n","An Illinois-based community organization is seeking a Parent and Community Engagement Specialist to empower families in Chicago. This full-time pos...","Community Engagement Specialist — Families & Schools",["B","2477254474"],"/jobs/2477254474-community-engagement-specialist-families-schools","/jobs?keyword=Community+Engagement+Specialist+%E2%80%94+Families+%26+Schools",{"_429":428,"_434":535,"_452":453,"_444":445,"_243":536,"_441":537,"_427":428,"_111":538,"_431":194,"_433":194,"_454":453,"_442":521,"_425":539,"_455":456,"_430":118,"_476":540,"_460":541,"_478":538,"_479":521,"_481":482,"_483":525,"_485":542},["D",1770148800000],"Overview\nIf asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.

COMMUNITY!

Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services

empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill an

Outreach Specialist

role at our

North Center !

Salary

The average starting salary for this position will fall within the range of

$43,000

to

$48,000

annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Essential Job Functions

Provide ongoing outreach and engagement.

Door to door canvassing, dissemination of materials, participate in community events, meetings and other related activities.

Work within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.

Takes increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to maintain assigned community relationships.

Demonstrates ability to render adequate service to clients and community partners and to organize and manage job efficiently.

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Some direct service experience preferred.

Some experience facilitating workshops and trainings preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma

required

2+ years of case management experience

required .

Bilingual in Spanish & English,

preferred .

Flexible hours, including some coverage on evenings and weekends and may include holidays

required .

40-hour domestic violence training,

preferred .

Additional Requirements

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Travel Requirements

Travel between sites not required.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.

Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.

FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.

Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

More About Us\nMetropolitan is Illinois\\' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Equal Opportunity\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr\n","Overview\nIf asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.

COMMUNITY!

Reflected in ...","Outreach Specialist",["B","2422889380"],"15 days ago","/jobs/2422889380-outreach-specialist","/jobs?keyword=Outreach+Specialist",{"_429":428,"_434":544,"_452":453,"_444":545,"_243":438,"_441":438,"_427":428,"_111":546,"_431":432,"_433":194,"_454":453,"_442":443,"_425":547,"_455":548,"_430":118,"_476":549,"_460":550,"_478":546,"_479":443,"_481":551,"_483":484,"_485":552},["D",1771286400000],"Equus","Talent Engagement Specialist",["B","2619510040"],"Work at Equus","2 days ago","/jobs/2619510040-talent-engagement-specialist","/jobs?keyword=Equus","/jobs?keyword=Talent+Engagement+Specialist","actionData","errors"]