Grace House Program Director

Program Leadership and Supervision

• Implement, reinforce, and continually reassess the Grace House program model of community accountability and individual support for community residents.
• Maintain program schedule of internal and external supports for Grace House residents, including both individual and group services.
• Supervise and support key case management duties including intake, individualized case plans, structured case management sessions, documentation of participant progress, and monitoring compliance with program and parole requirements.
• Work with Aftercare and Alumni Coordinator to support effective resident transition planning and aftercare alumni supports (One St. Leonard’s for Life).
• Ensures SLM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles are visible and alive in the Grace House Community.
• Work with Manager of Intake and Housing to maintain resident census, manage referral processes and communications, and ensure appropriateness of resident fit with Grace House model and services.
• Be a visible, supportive, and consistent presence within the Grace House and overall St. Leonard’s Ministries communities.

Employee Supervision, Development, and Support

• Supervise all Grace House employees and work closely with them to build their skills and confidence.
• Leads a culture and models behavior that contributes to teamwork, support, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Conduct individual employee evaluations, individual development plans, and enact progressive discipline as necessary.
• Manage all aspects of staff scheduling to ensure 24-hour coverage.
• Support staff and residents in crises as needed.

Integrated Care and Program Supports

• Implement and be accountable to St. Leonard’s Integrated Care Framework by coordinating and communicating with key partners.
• Continually assess integrated care partners, services, and community member needs, and make recommendations for additions, changes, or removals as needed.

Fiscal and Operational Impact

• Participate in annual and grant budget development processes and maintain a high level of fiscal accountability.
• Provide data and participant information for the purpose of compliance, program evaluation and grant reporting.
• Work with Director of Quality Improvement and Grants to develop and implement program evaluation protocols: set program goals and objectives, implement and track data, and evaluate results against these goals.
• Ensure that the expectations of funders, partners, constituents, participants, and other stakeholders are consistently met.
• Develop and implement appropriate individual and programmatic risk management plans and monitoring.
• Coordinates and communicates effectively and respectfully with other SLM departments (facilities, kitchen, HR, etc.).

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Program Director to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals who are justice impacted. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about program management and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person