Senior Services Program Supervisor

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Community Living Specialist within the Department of Family and Support Services, Seniors Division. This role supports Senior Centers and I&A units by providing on-site supervision, coordinating resources, and assisting staff and partners to ensure program integrity and resident well-being.

Responsibilities include convening meetings with contracted agencies, delivering training, and addressing operational needs across DFSS Regional Centers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Services, Public Health or related field plus 1 year of work experience in social service program planning/administration; or Bachelor's degree in the listed fields plus 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource development initiatives and lead training initiatives for the unit.
• Provides technical assistance and support to staff and program partners for DFSS-Senior Centers/I&A and other assigned programs and services
• Convene, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with contracted agencies and other partners to resolve operational issues and share best practices
• Provides back-up on-site supervision at DFSS Regional Centers and/or Central I&A based upon operational need
• Assists with Citywide Special Events and Activities
• Performs other duties and fulfills additional responsibilities

Education

Master's degree or higher in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Services, Public Health or a directly related field

Bachelor's degree in the above listed fields with two years of work experience in the planning, implementation, and administration of social service programs

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking a Community Living Specialist within the Department of Family and Support Services, Seniors Division. This role supports Senior Centers and I&A units by providing on-site supervision, coordinating resources, and assisting staff and partners to ensure program integrity and resident well-being.

Responsibilities include convening meetings with contracted agencies, delivering training, and addressing operational needs across DFSS Regional Centers.