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 Directorposition to plan, direct and coordinate activities of assigned CCS programs. May include one or more program sites generally involving multiple service lines.
This position will oversee the Des Plaines & Blue Island office.

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!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!

Essential Functions:

• Engages in strategic planning, goal setting for the programs and develops procedures and systems that enhance the effectiveness of the programs.
• Provides direct supervision, training, support, review and evaluation for child welfare supervisors and other assigned staff.
• Develops, implements, and is accountable for the program budgets along with evaluation of program effectiveness as it relates to cost and objectives.
• Collaborates with other management staff in programs and network on programmatic, fiscal, organizational and community issues.
• Maintains staffing requirements and assigns responsibilities for coordination and organization of the program staff activities.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related DCFS/COA acceptable degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.
• State licensing/certification as required by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
• Valid Il statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license in good standing for the state of residency required. Access to reliable transportation.

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.