Job Description
Job Description
Why One Family Illinois?
At One Family Illinois, we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. Our innovative approach to foster care offers a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. This model allows children to benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings and the support of neighboring Foster Parents and community members.
- Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
- Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Hybrid / flexible work options to help balance work and life
- PTO (personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays)
- Bonus plan for Child Welfare Specialists
- Employee referral bonuses
Employee Well-Being Benefits
Competitive healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment)Vision, dental, and life insurance offeringsFlexible PTOAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K) with immediate employee contributions and a 4% employer contribution after 12 months of full-time employmentFederal student loan forgiveness program eligibilityAccess to financial advisors and education toolsTuition reimbursement optionsProfessional development opportunities, including time for training and workshopsThe Role :
The Business Manager helps with financial, vehicular / transportation, and purchasing functions under One Family Illinois (“OFI”) for Chicago Village and Roosevelt Square Village foster care programs and services, including on the Villages (Chicago area sites) and the community. They may also assist with Accounts Payable functions at our downtown location.
Responsibilities :
Assists with monetary transactions to ensure proper internal controls are in place, maintained, and complied with at all times, e.g., petty cash, Due to OFI collections and monetary donations.Assists with processing on-site check requests.Trains and works with Foster Parents to effectively and efficiently manage their foster home accounts and finances by providing training and oversight on budgeting, home account administration, computer functionality, and appropriate software.Assists with preparing and reviewing reports and submits journal entries to Finance.Assists Village Directors of Programs & Services, HR, IT, and Facilities staff in inventory / tracking, collection, and distribution of OFI property, software, finance, and facility access, e.g., bank account access, cell phones, computer, gas cards, keys, and foster home assets, for new hire Foster Parents or their temporary / permanent departure.Acts as primary liaison and facilitator for Foster Parents on issues related to OFI owned, rented, and / or leased vehicles.Maintains vehicle list including current status reports for each vehicle, a schedule of regular maintenance (e.g., oil changes tune ups etc.), and monthly inspections. Additionally, monitors fuel cards & usage, and safety equipment for each vehicle.Purchases transportation and bus cards as needed (backup).Reports and addresses accidents and claims to insurance.Ensures the day-to-day operations are running smoothly (support services, supply ordering, etc.) and anticipates / communicates future necessary improvements and furniture / home needs.Attends OFI general and Village staff meetings to communicate achievements, collaborate on challenges and effect solutions. Attends in-service education / training and individual meetings in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer.Assists with analyzing and documenting processes and developing solutions that effectively and efficiently leverage OFI resources.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications :
Undergraduate degree with coursework in business management, organizational management, accounting, and / or finance preferred. Coursework in social or human service is considered beneficial.One or more years of relevant experience in either a small business or social service. Non-profit experience preferred.Working knowledge or experience with account reconciliation, bookkeeping, budgeting and payroll practices preferred.Software experience / knowledge in the following areas preferred :Accounting software
Microsoft OfficePayroll software (ADP preferred)Working knowledge of fixed asset administration.Strong professional interpersonal skills including team building, team collaboration, excellent verbal and written communication and the capability to effectively and responsibly represent OFI internally and externally.Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information by divulging the contents of same only as authorized.Background check including CANTS / SACWIS and SORS.Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and firearm-free environment.Commitment to OFI Villages Illinois philosophy and mission.ADA DISCLAIMER / STATEMENT
The above duties describe the general nature of the position and do not imply they are the only responsibilities assigned. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested, with reasonable accommodations made for disabilities.
ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer and conducts employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, age, or ancestry, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
