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Senior Director of SAFETy Programs
$131k-181k (estimate)
Full Time
6 Days Ago
Heartland Human Care Services is Hiring a Senior Director of SAFETy Programs Near Chicago, IL
Position: Senior Director of SAFEty Programs
Location: Hybrid, 4822 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL
Shift: 8:30a-5:00p, Monday - Friday
SummaryAre you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating safe and supportive environments? Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS) is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of SAFEty Program to spearhead our mission-driven initiatives and make a profound impact on our community. As the Senior Director, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for our comprehensive suite of safety programs, including Youth Residential Programming, Juvenile Justice Alternatives to Detention, Home Study and Post Release Services for Immigrant Children, and Freedom from Trafficking Services.
You will lead and inspire the SAFEty administrative and programming teams, collaborate with functional areas to integrate support from Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, and IT, and design and implement high-quality, fiscally sound programs. Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with funders, identifying and pursuing growth opportunities aligned with HHCS’s mission, ensuring all SAFEty programs are professionally managed and financially sustainable, and overseeing the department's overall budget are key responsibilities.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of HHCS, you will establish and achieve annual Success Objectives, driving the effectiveness and impact of our safety programs.
This is more than a job, it's a chance to lead transformative initiatives that change lives. If you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record of leadership in safety programming, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for social justice, we invite you to join us in this pivotal role.
Apply today and be a driving force in our mission to create safe and thriving communities.
Why Join Us?
Directly supervises 4 directors: Managing Director of Supportive Services; Managing Director Quality, Compliance, Safety Administration; Directors of Programs
Education And ExperienceTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Hybrid, 4822 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL
Shift: 8:30a-5:00p, Monday - Friday
SummaryAre you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating safe and supportive environments? Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS) is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of SAFEty Program to spearhead our mission-driven initiatives and make a profound impact on our community. As the Senior Director, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for our comprehensive suite of safety programs, including Youth Residential Programming, Juvenile Justice Alternatives to Detention, Home Study and Post Release Services for Immigrant Children, and Freedom from Trafficking Services.
You will lead and inspire the SAFEty administrative and programming teams, collaborate with functional areas to integrate support from Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, and IT, and design and implement high-quality, fiscally sound programs. Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with funders, identifying and pursuing growth opportunities aligned with HHCS’s mission, ensuring all SAFEty programs are professionally managed and financially sustainable, and overseeing the department's overall budget are key responsibilities.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of HHCS, you will establish and achieve annual Success Objectives, driving the effectiveness and impact of our safety programs.
This is more than a job, it's a chance to lead transformative initiatives that change lives. If you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record of leadership in safety programming, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for social justice, we invite you to join us in this pivotal role.
Apply today and be a driving force in our mission to create safe and thriving communities.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
- Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
- Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Paid paternity leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- Student loan assistance.
- Tuition assistance.
- Disability insurance
- Leads HHCS’ SAFEty programs and teams to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Provides strategic direction, and coordination of the SAFEty programming and related systems for the organization.
- Develops and maintains a strategic annual plan, including programming vision, relationship building, future growth opportunities, staff development, and programming costs and budgets.
- Develops, plans, provides, manages, monitors, and evaluates multi-service programs to meet participant, community and organizational needs in areas including but not limited to youth residential services, juvenile justice alternatives to detention, home study and post release services, victim recovery services, and freedom from trafficking services.
- Leads the SAFEty Programming’s efforts regarding staff retention and engagement and ongoing efforts to improve both and promote a positive workplace culture in all SAFEty programs.
- Provides appropriate supervision and leadership development to management staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training assigned employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Participates and provides leadership around the development and implementation of the Heartland Human Care Services Strategic Plan.
- Develops and reviews public and private grant applications and contracts necessary to support the maintenance and expansion of programs.
- Provides monthly reports and communicates regularly with the Executive Director regarding emerging issues, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Serves as a full participant in the HHCS senior leadership and director teams.
- Manages longer-term or broader relationships and projects to improve functional capabilities and service in collaboration with HHCS leadership team and Heartland Human Care Services Business Services.
- Represents organization providing leadership, advocacy and planning at state and local governmental committees.
- Maintains contact with funders and stays abreast of funder requirements, facilitates site visits, and serves as primary liaison with funders for the SAFEty programs.
- Oversees the negotiation of formal and informal linkage agreements, partnerships and contracts with internal and external programs and agencies to ensure continuity of services for participants.
- Participates on the appropriate committees and represents the programs/agency in the community, locally and nationally.
- Presents locally and/or nationally regarding services and related topics.
- Provides routine evaluative and monitoring reports, corrective action recommendations, and quality improvement programs.
- Ensures compliance with contract expectations, governing laws and rules, program and organizational policies and procedures and timely completion of quality reports.
- Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, appropriate professional associations, and private funding sources.
- Assists in the development of plans/policies related to professional standards.
- Develops and implements company guidelines for professional standards. Provides periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure that staff understand and continue to adhere to such standards.
- Ensure program policies are complete, and up to date.
- Ensures staff carry out policies and procedures with integrity.
- Oversees the development of program services budgets, approves expenditures according to Organization policy and monitors the overall SAFEty budget.
- Reports monthly on expenditures and yearly projections.
- Participates in creation of fundraising and development plans to support program financial stability and growth, including fee for services and grant opportunities.
- Acts as a primary liaison to governmental agencies, funding sources, private agencies, and community organizations on issues related to safety and mitigating poverty and participates in funding requests as appropriate.
Directly supervises 4 directors: Managing Director of Supportive Services; Managing Director Quality, Compliance, Safety Administration; Directors of Programs
Education And ExperienceTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required. Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing high regulatory requirements and interfacing with government agencies and funders is required.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience at the senior level is required. Preferably in nonprofit leadership.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience with youth residential program operations and youth and family services preferred.
- Highly preferred experience managing program evaluations, teams, and a workforce of over 100 people, and formal process improvement training.
- Ability to pass criminal and child welfare background check is required.
- Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated competency in public speaking and strong interpersonal skills required. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operatingsystems: and other software routinely used by Heartland Human Care Services.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with e motional topics.
- Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Ethics: Treat s people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.
- Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and over comes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their t asks; develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Interpersonal Relations: comfortable and effective in managing inter-personal relationships with diverse stakeholders including board members, volunteers, management, colleagues, sponsors, donors, foundations, public opinion leaders, community residents, service vendors, and others; demonstrates emotional maturity and sensitivity in dealings with others.
- Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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 regard 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$131k-181k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/21/2024
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