Director of Youth and Family Services
Division: Youth and Family Services Division
Reports to: Senior Director of Administration
Summary Statement of Primary Functions:
In this role, the Director of Youth and Family Services works with the Executive Leadership and program managers to ensure alignment of youth services with organizational priorities, manage and develop talent, implement quality controls, and create administrative efficiencies.
The Director of Youth and Family Services will engage in organizational, programmatic, and community focused strategic planning and program development, and collaborate and communicate with the Executive Vice Presidents, Members of the Board of Directors, and funders to pursue meaningful results and sustainable outcomes for children and adolescents.
-As an effective manager of service delivery, the Director will ensure that our programming meets or exceeds all contractual obligations
-As a dynamic leader, the Director will develop an environment and culture that ensures that participants, parents, caregivers, and staff thrive.
-As an organizational thought-leader and change agent, the Director will help to define and implement programs and services aligned with our strategic priorities and become a recognized leader of youth services within the communities we serve.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Designs and conducts all in service workshops
Perform all departmental employee’s performance reviews and provide feedback.
Keep abreast of developments in curriculum and furnishes leadership in implementing any needed change to support the youth in our communities.
Observe staff in their PLCCA youth program and offer insights for the enhancement of services being provided.
Impacting the policy framework in which our services are delivered on a local, state, and national level, and improve the lives and communities of those we serve.
Ensures that all program objectives are met.
Oversee coordination activities of program committees and/or other groups to plane procedures.
Responsible for budgeting and community outreach
Experienced in writing grants and making grant proposals
Oversee the housekeeping and cleanliness of the center as well as working with HR to ensure all safety rules are followed.
Have the ability to understand and communicate effectively with youth using positive reinforcement and consistency.
Maintain confidentiality
Must be willing to accept responsibilities willingly.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with strong related experience
Solid proven track record of running a Youth Services Program/Division
5+ years managing staff in a nonprofit organization
Experience working with a finance team to create and maintain program budgets
Excellent office management and computer literacy skills including MS Office applications and internet search.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, networking, negotiation (conflict and resolution), and presentation skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Maywood, IL 60153 (Required)
Work Location: In person
