Safe Passage Program Coordinator

Page 1 of 2 Safe Passage Program Coordinator 3039 E. 91st Street– Chicago, Illinois, 60617 – 773-734-9181 POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Safe Passage Program Coordinator Reports to: Safe Passage Program Manager Department: CPS Safe Passage Classification: Part-time FLSA: Non-Exempt Date: July 2026 ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Claretian Associates builds community within the culturally diverse neighborhood of South Chicago by working with community leaders, residents, and organizations to provide affordable housing and related services for low-and-moderate income people, builds resident-based leadership, and serves as a catalyst in creating innovative solutions to improve the quality of life. Since 1991, Claretian Associates has built a network of relationships and activities that have affirmed our faith in the future of South Chicago. Continuing our housing programs and wrap-around services in a targeted 12-block area, we have created a total of 137 affordable homes and apartments, and we work with other neighborhood stakeholders to undertake community development projects and services that continue to enrich the lives of the Southeast Chicago area.

The Safe Passage Program is a collaborative initiative between Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the Chicago Police Department, and community organizations to enhance student safety along designated routes to and from school.

The Safe Passage Program Coordinator oversees Base Operators and Community Watchers across all assigned school sites.

This role is responsible for ensuring operational coverage, policy compliance, professionalism, and effective incident response while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

• Monitor or supervise Base Operators and Community Watchers across multiple school sites.
• Build relationships with community residents, school administration & law enforcement officials; by increasing their awareness of the safe- passage program and engaging them whenever possible.
• Monitor employee performance and administer corrective action when necessary, including verbal and written warnings.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage at all assigned school locations.
• Provide site coverage and substitute for Base Operators or Community Watchers as needed, including short-notice assignments.
• Observe, document, and report incidents, safety concerns, and policy violations.

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• Promote professionalism, accountability, and teamwork among staff members.

• Must be available to work split shift (7AM – 9AM and 2PM – 4PM)
• Must be able to stand for periods of time, and work in extreme (outdoor) weather conditions.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to follow/implement oral/written instructions.
• Must have ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities and have the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, students, school administration, law enforcement community
• Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required SALARY Part-time position $20.00 per hour Split shift: 7:00 – 9:00 AM and 2:00 – 4:00PM; total 20 hours per week when Chicago Public Schools are in session. TO APPLY Send resume or application to [email protected]