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Director, Opportunity Youth Programs- SAFEty

2 months ago

Chicago, United States Heartland Human Care Serv Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Director of Opportunity Youth Programs

Location: Logan Square, Chicago, IL

Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Summary:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of justice-involved youth? Join our dynamic team as the Program Director for the Opportunity Youth program. Lead and inspire a dedicated team at the Manuel Saura Center and ReEntry programs to deliver high-quality case management and residential services. Oversee program development, growth, and compliance with funder requirements. Supervise staff, implement trauma-informed approaches, and build community relationships to support youth success. We offer a purposeful career, professional growth, and a supportive environment. If you're ready to lead transformative programs and make a lasting impact, apply now and help us create a brighter future for the youth we serve.

Why Join Us:

  • Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities. 
  • Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits:

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Paid maternity leave.
  • Paid paternity leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Student loan assistance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Disability insurance

Essential Functions:

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops, plans, provides, manages, monitors and evaluates a complex unit with professional services programs which meet participant, government and private funding sources and Organization needs. The Director shall provide routine evaluative and monitoring reports and suggest corrective actions and recommendations.
  • Develops and Monitors the overall Unit budget and expends program funds in accordance with Organization approved policies.
  • In conjunction with SAFEty Senior Leadership, coordinates and develops the long and short range objectives, policies and operating procedures for the program in compliance with all Organization and funder policies.
  • Ensures the development, submission and negotiation of contracts with governmental agencies and designated private funding foundations to maintain current and develop new program initiatives.
  • Implements Organization personnel policies to encourage professional growth and to meet program operations goals. The Director makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, terminations and work assignments of all staff at the program in conjunction with Organization policy.
  • Represents the program and the Organization in internal and external liaison activities. Initiates and maintains on-going effective and efficient communications with various funder offices.
  • Acts as the program’s liaison to the city Police Department, various task forces and committees, and provides systematic advocacy for the populations served.
  • Participates in overall administration and management of the Organization through membership on the Organization’s cabinet and Directors’ teams.
  • Reports to funders as required by contract.
  • Remains current on developments in services to the targeted populations through attendance at professional development workshops, seminars, task force meetings and conferences, etc.
  • Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, NASW (and/or other appropriate professional associations), private funding sources, Organization plans/policies and Unit guidelines. Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure understanding and continued to adherence to such standards. Initiates requests for assistance from Managing Director to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards.
  • On call duties will include carrying an Agency cell phone and responding to crisis situations 24 hours a day.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • A Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and 3 years' work experience with children, at least 2 of which were in institutional or other residential group care programs; or a Master's Degree in a human services field from an accredited school and 3 years work experience with children, at least 2 of which were in institutional or other residential group care programs; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, 5 years' work experience with children, at least 3 of which were in institutional or other residential group care programs. Additionally, must have experience in staff supervision, program planning and development, social service administration, fiscal management and policy development and implementation

Certifications/Licenses:

  • CPI and CPR Certification required
  • Aegis Training

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to attend required agency training classes and maintain necessary training compliance.
  • Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
  • Ability to stay awake and alert during scheduled shift.
  • Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
  • Teamwork – Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
  • Ability to accept, adopt and implement feedback from supervisor and team.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
  • Knowledge of group behavior, dynamics, societal trends and influence. Ability and willingness to create, initiate, and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities with the youth.
  • Initiative and Time Management – Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
  • Listening/Problem Solving – Ability to give full attention to what others are saying, asking appropriate questions to clarify as necessary.
  • Life Skills Knowledge – Demonstrated ability to assess for and teach life skills to enable participants to live independently in the community.
  • Rapid Engagement – Ability to rapidly engage participants in service planning and achieving goal outcomes.

Work Arrangement:

This role is not eligible for remote work. All hours will be worked in person. This position has an active presence at all assigned programs on a rotating basis.

Work Environment:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Each program site operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days per year. To meet both the needs of our participants and contractual obligations, employees are required to be flexible in regards to scheduling and work location.
  • Program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides of Chicago, as well as the suburbs. Employees may be required to report to any one of our locations on a temporary or permanent basis.

Physical Demands:

  • The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.