Migrant Children's Visitation Program Director

\Half-time salaried position, based in Chicago.  Temporarily remote due to COVID.  

Bilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for overall functioning of our volunteer-based spiritual care program serving migrant children residing at government-sponsored centers, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding.
• Assessment of spiritual needs among migrant children we serve
• Program design and evaluation
• Updating of the MOU as needed, in consultation with the Executive Director
• Volunteer Coordination
• Ensure the appropriate number of volunteers are scheduled for each site visit
• Ensure proper planning for each site visit
• Ensure a post-visit evaluation of the service
• Provide support to volunteers and recognition for their contributions
• Encourage select volunteers to take on new roles as appropriate: recruiting new volunteers, coordinating visits, evaluating past visits, identifying gaps in services and generating new creative ideas
• Volunteer Training
• Provide trainings for new volunteers
• Provide ongoing skill-building opportunities for current volunteers.  Trainings can be led by partners or organized “in house”.
• Volunteer Recruitment
• As needed, recruit trusted volunteers with appropriate skills to participate, with an emphasis on matching religious and cultural background to the children served
• Facilitate regular communication with facility staff.  Ensure a mutual understanding of the program’s needs, and troubleshoot any problems which may arise
• Facilitate avenues for evaluation of the program and feedback from volunteers, facility staff, and other stakeholders.  Integrate ideas flowing from evaluation into the program
• Assist the Development Director with facilitating donations and grants
• Generate regular reports for the Board of Directors
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a variety of faith communities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and pastoral care skills
• Ability to use email, telephone, texting, and basic computer software
• Valid driver’s license and car
• Bilingual English/Spanish.  Bicultural skills are highly preferred.