LGBTQ+ Transitional Living Program (TLP) Site Coordinator

About Lawrence Hall

Lawrence Hall is a Chicago-based nonprofit social services agency that provides therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to youth, families, and neighborhoods affected by lasting trauma. We foster healing and growth through empowerment, respect, safety, and teamwork.

Avers Home is a Transitional Living Program (TLP) that provides queer youth ages 18-19 the support they need to transition into independent living after many have faced neglect or rejection from family members over their identities.

About the Role

Be a champion for safe, affirming care. As the LGBTQ Site Coordinator, you'll lead the Transitional Living Program at our Avers Home – the first foster care home for LGBTQ+ youth in the state of Illinois - helping them build independent living skills and access trauma-informed support. In this highly relational role, you ' ll supervise a team, set the tone for a youth-guided environment, and collaborate across disciplines to support each resident ' s success.

In this role, you will :

• Supervise and mentor site staff and the LGBTQ Case Manager to create a trauma-informed, youth-centered space
• Coordinate daily living routines, recreational activities, and life skills development for residents
• Lead efforts to uphold affirming care policies and LGBTQ+ best practices
• Ensure program compliance and quality through documentation review and staff training
• Support resident transitions to independent living by fostering personal growth and community connections
• Maintain strong community relationships and represent the program publicly as needed

Who we ' re looking for

Required :

Preferred :

Work Schedule & Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

How to Apply

Submit your application here . We look forward to learning more about you!

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

Following job offer acceptance, all new hires are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Individuals who have lived outside of Illinois may also be subject to out-of-state checks, which can take up to eight weeks to process. While these checks are pending, candidates should continue completing all other pre-boarding requirements. Employment may begin once all pre-boarding steps are complete and DCFS clearance has been received.