Program Manager

Full-Time | Hybrid in Chicago and Northern Region
Summary

Overseeing the Let It Be Us Emergency Placement Referral Program, supervising staff and managing the program. Our

Emergency Placement Referral Program

works with caseworkers, investigators, court appointed special advocates, and licensed foster parents to connect licensed foster homes with waiting children and teens in foster care. Let It Be Us operates a proprietary database of licensed and open foster homes and also reaches additional licensed and open foster homes through targeted digital marketing tools and community relationships. This position reports to the Executive Director.
The Program Manager

communicates with other child welfare agencies
understands and improves outcomes
strategizes program support and growth
Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university
Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) board certified credential
At least 5 years of experience in Illinois foster care and/or adoption
At least 3 years of supervisory experience
Skills

Proficiency in Google, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to learn our proprietary cloud-based platform
Ability to analyze and review operating practices and improve efficiency
Detail oriented, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Let It Be Us offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including medical insurance contributions, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan participation, and professional development opportunities.
About Let It Be Us

We are an Illinois-licensed child welfare agency advancing technology-driven models in foster home recruitment, matching, and placement. We manage the Illinois Adoption Listing Service and the Heart Gallery of Illinois in a contract with DCFS. We work at the intersection of data, relationships, and deep human purpose - and while we were founded in 2014, we're just getting started. Learn more at www.letitbeus.org.
How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to our Executive Director and Founder, Susan McConnell, at susanmcconnell@letitbeus.org. Please review the job requirements above. Thank you for your interest in working with Let It Be Us.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Let It Be Us is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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