Director - First Five

divh2First Five Program Manager/h2pCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith./ph3Role Overview/h3pProvide daily operational oversight of First Five by ensuring efficient, high-quality services; maintaining and improving systems for referrals, documentation, and data tracking; monitoring budget and compliance; and using data to guide timely operational decisions./ppLead program strategy by setting goals and priorities, identifying opportunities for expansion and sustainability, and using data and community insights to recommend and implement improvements aligned with agency objectives./ppBuild and manage partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders, represent Catholic Charities in public and professional settings, strengthen referral pathways, and support outreach efforts./ppCoordinate with internal departments to align operations, share program insights, streamline processes, resolve service challenges, and support agency wide planning and continuous improvement./ppLead and develop the First Five team by setting clear goals and expectations, monitoring performance, and providing regular feedback and guidance. Inspire team excellence by modeling accountability, collaboration, and solution-oriented thinking, and ensure team members are supported, empowered, and high-performance while fostering a positive, purpose-driven culture./ppEssential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned./pulliKneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day/liliClimb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time/liliLift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs/li/ulpComply with program and/or requirements related to:/pulliBackground check/li/ulpEducation and Experience Requirements:/pulliMinimum Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study 3-5 years relevant experience/liliPreferred Masters degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in a related field of study 5+ years relevant experience/li/ulpIn compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors./p/div