Family Services Coordinator - 24 Hour Overnight

Position Overview:

Now Hiring!!! Family Services Coordinator - 24 Hour Overnight

Location: Ronald McDonald House near Central DuPage Hospital

We also operate the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® program, providing medical care to children in underserved areas. RMHC-CNI is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

*Please do not call or contact our Houses for status updates on your application; our staff do not have access to applications. Our recruiter will contact you!*

This Family Services Coordinator primary schedule is:

This is a weekend and holiday position. Shifts are 24 hour shifts (with paid sleeping hours). Shifts are 5pm- 5pm Friday or Saturday. Must work at least 2 shifts a month and must work at least 2 holidays a year.

• Execute defined policies and procedures for the program.
• Welcome and orient guests to the House, completing all check-in and check-out procedures and paperwork.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude toward families, volunteers, and donors.
• Act as liaison to hospitals for processing referrals/reservations.
• Explain/clarify program policies and procedures to guests and referring partners.
• Provide and assist families with information, directing them to resources, activities or services they may need.
• Perform regular rounds to maintain relationships with families and identify support and/or maintenance needs.
• Coordinate overall daily strategy for use of available rooms, with intention of providing service to as many families as possible.
• Assist with statistics for program by inputting daily occupancy records.
• Ensure all common areas remain clean and supplies are stocked
• Track guest donations and occupancy rates for monthly reporting purposes.
• If position includes overnight responsibilities, r as necessary to emergency situations, after-hours pages (including scheduled weekends and holidays) regarding urgent needs, such as unplanned family arrivals, medical emergencies for guests or conflicts requiring law enforcement.
• Encourage adherence to programs guidelines and coordinate a solution when violations occur.
• Ulitze our digital guest registry system to create room reservations and track pertinent and appropriate guest information to ensure seamless support throughout their stay
• Assess bedroom availability for incoming families and assign bedrooms according to number of guests, potential length of stay and other needs of the families
• Complete incident reports and submit within 24 hours of occurrence, informing supervisor and other staff members of any unusual incidents.
• Act as an extension of the Community Engagement team, serving as a lead or co-lead for meal groups, baking groups and activities groups volunteering within programs.
• Provide coverage at Welcome Desk locations as well as other duties in the absence of volunteer support.
• Direct, train, and oversee volunteers performing essential program support functions such as meal provision, guest welcome, housekeeping, and special projects.
• Welcome family guests and visitors, providing tours and information.
• Be knowledgeable of the program location security system and features (ie. key activation, camera operation, etc.).
• Regular participation in meetings and trainings as requested by program leadership.
• Complete all data entry, record keeping, and documentation for the shift.

• 2 years related work experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask and function effectively under pressure
• Compassionate and caring individual, aligned to our mission and standard of care
• Demonstrate empathy and the ability to relate to families in crisis

• Exposed to moderate noise levels
• Frequent interruptions, ability to multitask is key to success in this role
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays as needed. and with proper notice

• Basic office work, as well as the physical ability to perform all household tasks as needed (ie. Cleaning, making beds, laundry, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to move between program locations when necessary, advanced notice will be provided
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear
• Must be capable of carrying 35 lbs with our without accommodation

At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and we welcome and will consider applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact workwithus@rmhccni.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

*Please do not call or contact our Houses for status updates on your application; our staff do not have access to applications. Our recruiter will contact you!*

Pay Range: USD $18.00 - USD $19.00 /Yr.