Associate Executive Director

Description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities.

For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Associate Executive Director that administers complex Child Welfare Programs for an assigned region. Benefits and Perks :

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $92,000-$98,000 / Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals!

Essential Functions :

• Administers a complex regional child welfare system with programs at multiple sites.
• Responsible for development and management of a Regional budget.
• Consults with senior management staff in key public and private agencies.
• Oversee the development of new programs in assigned region.
• Serves as member of senior network management team.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Ensure job duties of the team and direct reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and / or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications :

• Masters’ Degree in social work or related DCFS / COA acceptable degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years complex management experience required.
• Holds or is in the process of obtaining licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc / computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing for the state of residency required. Access to reliable transportation required.
30+ days ago