Residential Life Coordinator

Pchas; Itasca (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to supporting at-risk children and families is seeking a Village Life Coordinator. This role involves overseeing recreational programs, managing schedules, and supporting foster care case managers in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy setting, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to community engagement. With a mission centered on Christ-like care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join a team that values strength-focused, family-centered support and promotes hope and love in every interaction.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and activities for the Itasca Foster Care Village.
• Provide support for foster care case managers and volunteers.
• Develop and oversee recreational programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook 365

Job description

Description

We are committed to supporting at-risk children and families by providing tools and resources to prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. As a Christian agency, we live our mission: “to provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need.”

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) offers 14 programs across 28 locations in Texas, Missouri, and Louisiana. Our goal is to provide children with permanent homes and help adults achieve self-sufficiency, guided by “The PCHAS Way”: strength-focused, family-centered, and goal-driven.

Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, voluntary life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous retirement plan (agency matches employee contributions after one year and 1,000 hours of work).

Status: Exempt

Working Conditions: The Coordinator of Volunteers works remotely with their own computer, phone, and a PCHAS email. Must be outgoing, able to communicate effectively, lift 40 lbs., and have a flexible schedule. Mileage and meal reimbursements are provided for travel.

Position Summary: The Village Life Coordinator (VLC) supports residents of the Itasca Foster Care Village and oversees recreational programs, including summer lifeguards and the Village Recreation and Overnight Relief (VROR). Responsibilities include managing schedules, activities, facility maintenance, and supporting foster care case managers. The VLC supervises volunteers, VROR, and lifeguards, and performs specialized foster family support services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the Village Foster Parent Group (Village People).
• Provide excellent customer service and communication with foster parents.
• Develop and oversee recreational and educational programs, collaborating with staff and foster parents.
• Manage VROR schedules and hire/supervise summer lifeguards.
• Organize community events and facilitate foster parent discussions.
• Support Kinship Foster Family Home Caregivers and collaborate with community partners.
• Manage donation and foodbank supplies.
• Support Village Case Managers, possibly carrying a caseload of up to 6 children.
• Handle budgeting, surveys, and campus needs assessments.
• Conduct monthly facility checks for lease compliance and maintenance.
• Ensure recreational facilities are maintained and cleaned.
• Provide on-call support for the Foster Care Village.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook 365, and data systems.
• Flexible hours based on activity needs.
• Ability to respond to youth, foster parents, and staff effectively.
• High-energy environment with potential verbal/physical challenges.
• Low risk of infectious disease exposure.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related Human Service field required; Master’s preferred. Must be 21+ years old. Certifications in CPR, First Aid, TBRI, CPI required or willing to obtain.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver’s license with a clean record, willingness for background checks, fingerprints, drug screening, and physical exam to ensure health and safety.

Christian Commitment:

As a faith-based organization, we serve with Christ-centered care, respecting clients, focusing on strengths, and encouraging hope and love in line with our Christian values.