Prevention Services Manager

Hanover Township – Prevention Services Manager

Hanover Township Youth and Family Services is currently accepting applications for a full-time Prevention Services Manager.  The Prevention Services Manager assists with meeting the mission of the department by providing direct services and management to the Prevention Services Division. This position works to prevent juvenile delinquency and promote positive youth development which includes overseeing the Alternative Supports Program and the Izaak Walton Youth Center teen activities including weekly drop-in teen nights and monthly teen programming with local park districts. Oversee the implementation of outcome- based research in outreach and prevention programs. Participant of the Youth and Family Services Managerial Team in the oversight of applicable Township programs and functions.

The exempt position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and the salary is $65,000 /- DOQ annually.  The hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM with the ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, education, or related field.
• Four years of position related experience.
• Experience utilizing an electronic records system or willingness to learn.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willingness to work regular evenings and occasional weekends as requested.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, use fingers in a repetitive motion, twist and turn for long periods of time.
• Requires the operation of a motor vehicle.
• This position is primarily executed indoors. However, it may require contact with outdoor weather at special event activity participation.
• Contact with low noise levels common in an indoor working environment. Moderate to high noise levels may be experienced during certain youth activities.

 Desired Education/Experience/Skills:

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, education, or related field.
• Experience in developing leadership skills and grants administration.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including major medical coverage, vision, dental, life
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 PAID Holidays per year
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment, 15 Vacation Days after completing 5 years of employment)
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year

Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Youth and Family Services Director, Erin Brumfield Grima, at ebrumfieldgrima@hanover-township.org.  A copy of the complete job description can be found at https://www.hanover-township.org.  Hanover Township is an equal opportunity employer. 

Salary : $65,000