Program Director - Family & Community Engagement

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing programs for the Office of Family And Community Engagement (FACE) within the organization. Creates and revises programs, develops policies and guidelines, recruits and trains staff, with fundraising chair raises funds, and ensures compliance with government relations.

Primary responsibilities

• Create and supervise programs.
• Plan and launch fundraising events to support programs.
• Devise budgets and ensure the budget is adhered to throughout the fiscal year.
• Reach out to the community for volunteers and support.
• Contribute to writing grant proposals for program funds.
• Coordinate all activities of the program.
• Supervise, recruit, and train program staff.
• Monitor the effectiveness and results of the program and plan adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all government relations.
• Attend community events to represent the program

Identify contacts, and perform direct/ongoing outreach efforts with community organizations, businesses, churches, schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, and government officials for the purpose of enlisting them in the Safety Net's goal of enhancing the quality of life within families. The Director would not only inform community "players" of the existence of the Office of Family And Community Engagement and its mission and services, he/she would be responsible for actively following-up with contacts and reporting back to the Board.

The Director oversees the "Parent Leadership Training Program". Peer-to-peer community outreach using Parent Leaders is an effective and empowering way to engage Chicago-area residents in ongoing conversation around violence prevention, mental wellness and positive coping strategies to stress and trauma. The Director will monitor the following;

• Number of trainings/booster trainings/wellness sessions attended
• Number of parent one-on-one sessions conducted, including "quality" conversations with local parents
• Materials handed out by Parent Leaders
• Parent Leader attendance at local community events and involvement as trauma-informed, supportive resources to families with emotional, mental health or violence-related emergencies involving their children
• Increased utilization of existing community-based programs
• Raised awareness and changed attitudes towards stigma and help-seeking
• Maintain excellent record-keeping in the form of client files, reports, documented casework, program attendance, etc.
• Booking and coordination of family visits
• Works closely with Program Coordinators on all aspects of position and duties. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs/Operations.

Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.