The Assistant Program Director is responsible for coordinating the researching, planning, developing and implementing the organization’s Parent Information and Resource Center's programs.
- Help train and be a motivating mentor to staff. - Lead large group discussions to answer questions and remedy complaints.
- Support the creation and nurturing of effective communication within the program. - Help build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities. - Maintain program operations and budgets. - Maintain excellent record-keeping in the form of participant files, reports, documented coursework, trainee attendance, etc. - Implement parenting & family support initiatives and programs - help plan agenda for parent cafes - help recruit and train parent leaders - schedule parent leadership training schedules - With the Program Coordinator network with various communities to develop Family Safety Net strategies - With Outreach Coordinator engage local faith-based institutions and schools as community partners - other duties as defined by Program Director, Associate or Executive Director or Founder and Chairman.
This is a remote/virtual position however, the preferred candidate will live/work in the Chicagoland area.
The Assistant Program Director has a variety of skills and qualifications that allow them to manage their responsibilities effectively, which can include:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strategic mindset
- Ability to multitask
- Problem-solving skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest, familiarity, or direct work experience with the residents of the community.
- Able to communicate with a culturally diverse group.
- Excellent, verifiable work and/or scholastic history with related references.
- Must pass Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System inquiry.
Bachelor’s Degree or extensive training or workplace experience related to parent and/or family-oriented programs and services.