Director of Program & Services

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 offerings
• Flexible PTO
• Access 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 employment
• Federal student loan forgiveness program eligibility
• Access to financial advisors and education tools
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Professional development opportunities, including time for training and workshops

The Role: Director of Programs & Services
This position oversees the day-to-day operations of Village programs and services, directly supervising Professional Foster Parents, case management staff, and the Village Program Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to meet or exceed Village census goals, maintain a strong community atmosphere, and uphold high standards of client care.
• Provide oversight of Village programs, ensuring effectiveness and tracking performance metrics.
• Develop and improve program deliverables while communicating quality standards to the team.
• Maintain required records and documentation per agency and state regulations.
• Lead program intake and admission processes, ensuring compliance with DCFS guidelines and completing associated paperwork.
• Select and manage Professional Foster Parents, ensuring appropriate staffing and support.
• Design and evaluate programs to meet youth and family needs, enhancing quality of life.
• Identify and engage community partners to support Village goals.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to program staff and foster a cohesive work environment.
• Develop processes for staff decision-making and performance targets, offering regular feedback and completing performance reviews.
• Collaborate on hiring and terminating program staff as needed.
• Ensure the clinical needs of children are met in collaboration with the Director of Behavioral Health Services.
• Act as liaison with DCFS, service providers, and community partners.
• Assist with fundraising and development efforts in collaboration with the Advancement team.
• Monitor and develop the operational budget alongside the CPO and Business Manager.
• Comply with agency policies and regulations and attend required meetings.
• Respond to Village emergencies on-call 24/7.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field meeting DCFS requirements
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in child welfare, preferably in program leadership
• LCSW or clinical experience preferred
• DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensure required
• Team-building and behavior modification plan experience
• Familiarity with social service systems and DCFS requirements
• Ability to pass DCFS background checks and medical clearances
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and in a drug-, tobacco-, and firearm-free environment

Physical Demands:

• Vision abilities: close range, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception
• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands
• Occasionally lift/move up to 20-25 pounds
• Ability to perform typical office activities including filing and lifting office supplies
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
• May require over 40 hours per week to meet job demands

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Spanish language skills helpful

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.