RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (SILP)

CHILDRENS HOME ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS•Peoria, IL

5d•$69,472 - $75,400•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children’s Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services or behavioral science field preferred (or associate’s degree with the educational equivalent of 60 hours)
Two years (three preferred) successful full-time employment in childcare at a children’s treatment agency
High level of professional skills in group living management, child care skills, and interpersonal relationships
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead and work effectively within a treatment team
Dependability
Demonstrated maturity
Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children and families served
Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner
At least 25 years of age to meet DCFS requirements
Ability to transport self and clients to various locations
Ability to pass DCFS driving requirements

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Supervised Independent Living Program.
Provide direct support to staff through supervision, on-call, working on the unit for direct observation, and scheduling.
Provide some direct care with the clients, which requires advanced childcare skills.
Maintain ratios, licensing standards, and an accurate budget.
Oversee and participate in program operations to provide client services as set forth in the program plan and in accordance with residential treatment philosophy, applicable licensing standards, and accreditation standards.