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Illinois Action for Children is Hiring a Director, Provider Programs Near Chicago, IL
Along with our mission, IAFC is committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture. We are dedicated to this pledge through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and servicing our staff and clients. IAFC staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our essential work.
SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Vice President of Family and Provider Resources, the Director of Provider Programs is responsible for overseeing programs for the Provider Resources department. Develop and implement a strategic vision to increase available care and provider resources.
This incumbent will be expected to promote and adhere to the workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people and clear priorities. All work to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.
- Perform all planning functions for the ongoing operations of current and prospective provider programs including community partners, core services, training, quality counts programs and professional development projects.
- Coordinate activities with community partners to ensure a unified service delivery system; monitors sub-contract activity.
- Coordinate with IAFC leadership to unify service delivery of IAFC programs to childcare providers.
- Assess and respond to the need for childcare and the needs of various day care sponsors and providers, including centers, family day care homes, businesses, churches, and developers.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate annual goals responsive to assessed provider needs.
- Manage all required records, including electronic and file copies, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and auditing requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of consumer education materials on behalf of parents and providers participating in provider resource programs and services.
- Prepare the department’s annual budget; monitor its expenditures and fiscal needs, and report budget issues to the Vice President of Family and Provider Resources and the Finance Department.
- Prepare written programs, data, and financial reports as required by contracts, agreements and agency reporting needs in accordance with provider services responsibilities.
- Act as a representative for Illinois Action for Children, the CCR&R System and INCCRRA to the community, including private, public agencies, providers, funders, and parent groups.
- Position Illinois Action for Children as a leader of early education/care information and technical assistance.
- Inform the Vice President of Family and Provider Resources of all issues and activities related to the operation of the provider programs team.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals on behalf of provider services for the department and in negotiating related contracts.
- Ensure confidentiality of employee, parent and provider information received and managed by Illinois Action for Children and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
- Recruit, recommend for hire and supervise staff; train staffing; evaluate performance and promote career development.
- Schedule regular meetings with subordinate staff and participate in the Agency’s management meetings and committees.
- Other Functions: The organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.
Responsible for managing one subdivision of the provider resources department. Formal responsibility for planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating the work of the provider services division for the department. Perform employee evaluations and make pay and/or hiring decisions. Supervise the positions of Assistant Director of Provider Programs, Special Project Manager, Program Data Supervisor, and Provider Resources Generalist.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree and four years job-related experience.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Five years job related experience; skill in community organization, leadership, management, and adult education.
- Knowledge of the resource and referral system is desirable.
- Ability to travel locally and statewide, access to reliable automobile.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
- Working with passionate team members that are driven by our Mission: Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing, and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.
- We strive to foster and implement a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We know it is not only critical to the success of diversity initiatives - but instrumental in creating an unbiased and inclusive workplace! It not only relates to the diverse clients we serve but also creates a positive employee experience.
- We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a company contribution of 95% for single coverage
- 401k with company match
- Generous PTO – first year-23 days, the second year-28 days, the third year and on - 35 days
- 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- STD & LTD insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
Location: Chicago, Uptown - Hybrid
Illinois Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employer While we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$78k-103k (estimate)
06/19/2024
09/12/2024
actforchildren.org
HOMEWOOD, IL
200 - 500
1969
$50M - $200M
Social & Legal Services
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About Illinois Action for Children
Illinois Action for Children is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to quality, accessible early learning and care opportunities for children. With nearly 600 employees representing more than 20 programs and service across four sites, we have championed the cause of quality child care and early education for families and children throughout Illinois for 46 years. Illinois Action for Children is a state and national leader in the early care and education community, distinguished by its "Strong Families, Powerful Communities" approach to child development, preschool educ...ation and other family and community supports. This broad approach to supporting children by supporting families is a proven and effective means to address overarching issues of endemic poverty, which are the root cause of the educational failure of America's poorest children. Illinois Action for Children's outreach and work with low-income, hard-to-reach families, has led us to research and implement highly effective and innovative programs and advocacy to ensure that early care and education, and other opportunities, are accessible to the children most in need. Highlights from our programs include: - Public Policy & Advocacy organizing to expand access to child care and early education, and other supports. - Early Learning Programs to make early education available to young children so they will be ready to succeed when they start school. - Resource and Referral Program to connect child care providers, parents, and employers with resources such as child care referrals, professional development, health services and community supports. Our mission is to be a catalyst for organizing, developing and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.
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