Assistant Program Director, Post-Adoption Services

The Baby Fold; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan navigation support

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

The Baby Fold is seeking an Assistant Program Director, Post-Adoption Services, to lead program development and ensure high-quality services. You will coordinate operations, refine policies, and collaborate with multiple departments to meet funding and outcome targets.

The role requires a master’s degree in social work or related field, licensure, and several years of supervisory experience in child welfare, with a demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed practice and inclusive service

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, meeting DCFS/IDHS requirements.
• License required: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT.
• Minimum five years in human services supervision/administration.
• Minimum three years direct services in child welfare or family support.
• Knowledge of DCFS/IDHS/ISBE rules preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, develop, and improve programs and people.
• Must pass background checks and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and implementation of assigned program areas.
• Oversee service delivery under the Program Director.
• Develop policies and procedures with COO/Program Director.
• Serve as liaison with funding sources and donors.
• Collaborate with HR and Development for staffing and growth.
• Supervise staff, interns, and contractors; communicate changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed practice

Collaboration

Cultural competence

Staff supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

All Jobs > Assistant Program Director, Post-Adoption Services

614 Oglesby

Full-time

Description

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and post-adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Plan
• General Benefit time: Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paytient - line of credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• Candidly - student loan navigation support
• Mentorship, advancement, and professional development opportunities

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Assistant Program Director provides direction, coordination, development, and planning of assigned program area(s) under the direction of the Program Director. This position demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrate them into daily practice. This position also communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Program Management:

• Directs the development and implementation of assigned program area(s).
• Oversees service delivery under the direction of the Program Director.
• Under guidance of and in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and Program Director develops and revises program-specific policies and procedures, as needed.
• Serves as first point of contact/liaison for referral and funding sources; maintains professional, positive collegial relationship with all funding sources, including governing bodies, grant funders, individual donors, and oversight committees.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agency departments.
• Under guidance of and in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, Program Director, and the VP of Quality Improvement, compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual outcome measures for assigned program area(s).
• Collaborates with Human Resources and the Development & Public Relations departments to actively recruit and retain staff; meets staffing level requirements to adhere to contractual agreements and contribute to The Baby Fold’s growth/strategic planning initiatives.
• Directs the appropriate supervision, training, support, and timely performance feedback/performance evaluations of all assigned employees, including program-assigned volunteers, interns, and/or contractors for assigned program(s). Effectively communicates departmental staffing and organizational changes to employees of assigned program(s), as appropriate.

WORK LOCATION:

614 N. Oglesby, Normal, IL 61761

WORK HOURS

Full Time, 37.5 hrs. per week.

PAY:

$83,200.00 minimum annually. Salary commensurate with Education and experience. This is a salary/ exempt position.

Statement of Inclusion:

The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field required; Degree must meet DCFS/IDHS requirements for management of a Child Welfare Agency.

2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist required.

3. Minimum of five years of work experience in human services supervision and administration, preferred.

4. Minimum of three years of experience providing direct services in child welfare or family support services.

5. Advanced working knowledge of relevant Rules and Procedures for DCFS, IDHS, and/or ISBE preferred.

6. A demonstrated and consistent history of planning, developing, implementing and improving programs and people to meaningfully, measurably, and positively impact program results.

13. Must pass necessary background checks.

14. Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.

15. Ability and willingness to travel for job responsibilities, including a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.