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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!
Job Summary:
A Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Supervised Independent Living Program. They provide direct support to their staff through supervision, on-call, working on the unit for direct observation, and scheduling. The Program Coordinator also provides some direct care with the clients, which requires advanced childcare skills. This position also requires the ability to maintain ratios, licensing standards, and an accurate budget. This position oversees and participates 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
Benefits:
- PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
- 9 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with company match
- Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity to Further Education
CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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