Assistant Director

POSITION TITLE:                 Assistant Director      

LOCATION/DEPT:                Evangeline Booth Lodge

REPORTS TO:                      Program Director

PEOPLE MANAGER:            Yes

FLSA CATEGORY:               Exempt

STATUS TYPE:                     RFT

PAY GRADE:                         208

PAY RANGE:                         $66,442 - $81,391

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

To support the full mission of The Salvation Army by providing compassionate, professional service to the families residing at the Lodge and the community in a team-focused manner with the entire Lodge staff. Social Service and client needs are identified and maintained in a way that complies with policy, procedures and mandate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Program Administration

1. Assist in planning, designing and implementing social service programs to meet resident needs, community needs, including crisis intervention and preventive services.
2. Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
3. Provide oversight in managing and monitoring all compliance with HMIS, Coordinated Entry, monthly and quarterly reports to the City of Chicago/ State and The Salvation Army.
4. Supervise, train and help elevate service staff, ensuring adherence to policies, ethics and professional standards.
5. Support budgeting, resource allocation, and financial oversight for social service programs.
6. Participate in hiring decisions, evaluate staff performance and make recommendations to the Director as needed.
7. Help develop and maintain policies, procedures and compliance with City and State regulations
8. Develop and maintain an internal quality assurance system for the program.
9. Coordinate with other Salvation Army programs, agencies Respond to emergencies and complex cases with timely, ethical and effective intervention and community partners to ensure seamless service delivery.

Community Relations

1. Maintain knowledge of community resources, advocate for the homeless population and build relationships with stakeholders.
2. Develop MOU with community stakeholders.
3. Participate in professional, community and government committees and activities as identified.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Services or Social Work required.
• Experience: An interest in homelessness and with a minimum of 8 years in staff supervision.

Skills/Abilities

• A demonstrated ability to manage staff, projects, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and relationship building skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do light physical work. 
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC. The work environment for this position is a residential environment with a low to moderate noise level. 
• Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.

COMPENTENCIES

• A commitment to support the mission of the Salvation Army and an appreciation of faith-based service organizations.
• An interpersonal style that is service oriented and supportive of the other departments in the facility.
• A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
• An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
• A thorough knowledge homelessness as it relates to families and seniors, and government-funded programs.
• An understanding of residential program operations.
• Knowledge on how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace and provide constructive and supportive supervision and human resources.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• An ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the Program Director.
• This position supervises the Social Services Manager, Employment Training Coordinator and Drop-In Center workers.
• In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Program Director informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.     

DOING THE MOST GOOD  

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world?  The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need.  We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.  

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.   

               In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department. 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.