Re-Entry Program Director

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Reentry Program and ensure services meet mission, funding, and accreditation requirements. You will supervise staff, coordinate group and individual interventions, and manage resources and reporting to maintain program quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s in social work or related field, with a master’s preferred, plus prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory/management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program oversight for the Reentry Program, ensuring services align with mission and funding/accreditation requirements.
• Supervise Workforce Development Coordinators and Case Managers; provide coaching and staff evaluations.
• Manage grant-funded projects; ensure activities meet contractual and grant requirements within scope and budget.
• Maintain compliance through audits, case file reviews, and sub-recipient/vendor monitoring.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and government entities; prepare CQI reports on service utilization and outcomes.
• Lead staff meetings with Executive Director and Director of Operations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coaching and development

Grant management

Data collection and reporting

Quality assurance

Interventions (group/individual)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Program Director will be responsible for the overall program and administrative oversight and monitoring of clients at our Re*entry Program. The incumbent will lead to ensure all services are consistent with the mission of BLACK and meet contract, funding, and/or accreditation requirements. Additional duties will include supervising program staff, conducting individual and group interventions, maintain programming, assess needs, make referrals, develop resources, and maintain good records.

Supervise and manage a team of Workforce Development Coordinators and Case Managers, provide coaching and development opportunities (i.e. annual evaluations) for staff per HR guidelines- Manage grant-funded projects (i.e. collect data and prepare reports to ensure programs meet contractual, grant requirements) and ensure they are implemented within scope and within budget- Ensure that supervised staff are meeting project outcomes as required by various funding sources. Enforce quality assurance protocols by conducting monthly case file audits, fiscal audits, and sub-recipient/vendor monitoring Maintain statistical data and tracking information for assigned and/or new grant requirements.

Audit records and utilize databases (i.e. SecurManage, ECimpact) to ensure compliance with grant requirements- Develop relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations, government entities and correctional programs- Prepare monthly CQI reports of all reentry services and programs to track service utilization, program completion rates, and participation rates. Assist/Lead staff meetings with input from the Executive Director and Director of Operations. Perform other related duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field required. Masters degree preferred. Previous supervisory and management experience is required

Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.