Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · 12 hours ago
Program Director
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. They are hiring a full-time Program Director responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of assigned CCS Programs, which may include multiple program sites and service lines.
CharityElderlyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Engage in strategic planning and goal setting for the programs and develops procedures and systems that enhance the effectiveness of the programs
Provide direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for Child Welfare Supervisors and other assigned staff
Develop, implements, and is accountable for the program budgets along with evaluation of program effectiveness as it relates to const and objectives
Collaborates with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues
Maintain staffing requirements and assign responsibilities for coordination and organization of the program staff activities
Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required
Minimum of three 3 years' experience in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare required
State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing
Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills as required
Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required
Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required
Access to reliable transportation
Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required
Benefits
On-Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Opportunity for advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
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Company
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois provides affordable housing, behavioral health, family care, and home care services
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Funding
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$0MKey Investors
Doris & Victor Day Foundation
2023-07-17Grant· $0M
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