Student Safety & Community Watcher

UCAN (Chicago); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UCAN (Chicago) seeks a Safe Passage Community Watcher to monitor streets around community schools and ensure student safety during commutes. You will engage students and families to boost daily attendance and support academic achievement through safe passage initiatives.

The role involves evening and weekend community work, collaboration with local resources, and acting as a mandated reporter when necessary. High school diploma or GED preferred, and vaccination status may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid government issued identification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily monitoring of streets and intersections around community schools.
• Ensure safety of students by identifying potential conflicts and working collaboratively with community resource networks to diffuse situations.
• Support student attendance by encouraging them to attend daily and support their families by ensuring a safe passage.
• Build relationships with community residents by increasing their awareness of the safe- passage program and engaging them whenever possible.
• Act as Mandated Reporter.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UCAN (Chicago) seeks a Safe Passage Community Watcher to monitor streets around community schools and ensure student safety during commutes. You will engage students and families to boost daily attendance and support academic achievement through safe passage initiatives.

The role involves evening and weekend community work, collaboration with local resources, and acting as a mandated reporter when necessary. High school diploma or GED preferred, and vaccination status may be required.