Safe Passage Worker

About Enlace Chicago:

Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and strengthens the capacity of stakeholders across Little Village to confront systemic inequities and expand access to economic and social opportunity. For more than 35 years, Enlace has served as a trusted community anchor—championing opportunity, improving lives, and building partnerships that drive lasting change.

Through our work, we advance community health, protect human rights, empower futures, promote safety, and foster resilience for families throughout Little Village. Our core departments—Education, Community Safety, Mental Health, Community Health, and Immigration & Advocacy—deliver critical, culturally responsive services that uplift and support the strength and dignity of our community.

Position Overview:

The Enlace Safe Passage Worker position is responsible for ensuring the safety of students traveling to and from school daily. The Safe Passage Worker will build a relationship with students and community members, including but not limited to politely greeting them daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to work on time each day.
• Check in and sign in with the team leader upon arrival.
• Greet students with a smile and positive attitude.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings at all times.
• Perform duties in all types of weather conditions.

Core Competencies:

Situational Awareness

• Able to assess situations and identify potential threats.

Communication

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and community members.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with others and contributes to a positive team environment.

Instruction Following

• Accepts direction and guidance, following instructions accurately and efficiently.

• Knowledge of neighborhood youth violence and gangs.

• Experience working with youth populations.

• Experience in education, training, or public speaking with both youth and adult audiences.

• Knowledge of community.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (will be asked to submit a writing sample).

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Bilingual (English/ Spanish).

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must pass a fingerprint background check.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $17.05 per hour.

Benefits:

• Paid time off. All part time employees get 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Additionally they will receive 1 Paid Leave hour for every 35 hours worked.
• Retirement program. Enlace Chicago offers a voluntary 403(B) plan to any qualifying long term part time employee. You can contribute any amount to your retirement plan. If you decide to enroll, Enlace will automatically set your contributions to 1% of your wages.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Enlace Chicago, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to addressing the complex social challenges we seek to solve, and we strive to create a culture that promotes belonging, respect, and opportunity for all. Our mission is rooted in uplifting the stories of those who have been historically marginalized, and we actively work to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and workplace reflect these values. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Deadline for submission: Open until filled.