Program Director

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Program Director, Monday through Friday. Responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating of activities of assigned CCS Programs. May include one or more program sites involving multiple service lines. 

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: 

• On-Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. 
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. 
• Salary $75,000-$81,000/Annually. 
• Opportunity for advancement. 
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. 
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
  
  

Essential Functions: 

• Engage in strategic planning and goal setting for the programs and develops procedures and systems that enhance the effectiveness of the programs.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for Child Welfare Supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Develop, implements, and is accountable for the program budgets along with evaluation of program effectiveness as it relates to const and objectives.
• Collaborates with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues.
• Maintain staffing requirements and assign responsibilities for coordination and organization of the program staff activities.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in social work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Minimum of three 3 years’ experience in a managerial/supervisory role and experience with Child Welfare required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Demonstrated ability to display positive organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency as needed by the program and willingness to increase skills as required.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.