Director Of Homeless & Supportive Services

We Are Growing! Be A Part of Our Team.

WE REQUEST THAT ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY THAT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

Of Color Inc. is a community-based workforce and housing not-for-profit. We are an incorporated 501c3, African American and female-led organization that believes that people “Of All Colors” can grow economically and together while contributing to the larger society if they are exposed to the positive resources that their communities and that same has to offer them. The organization works to assist at-risk families economically through sustainable employment, increasing their education status while leading them to a safe and secure home environment. We serve clients throughout the city of Chicago with a strong base on the city’s south side. Our offices are located on Chicago’s south side.

You may view the agency website with this link:_ www.ofcolorinc.org_

We are searching for skilled, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals with proven experience in facilitating Employment and Housing Services for our city’s Homeless Populations. This individual should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 8 – 10 years of proven direct program supervisory experience, but a Master’s Degree is preferred in a relevant area with 8 years of proven experience. The individual that we are seeking should be highly proficient in Excel, Word, and other databases. The Director will report to and work closely with the agency’s Executive Director and as an integral part of our leadership team, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program(s).

Salary:

Salary is based upon experience, with a range from $80,000 to $87,500.

Location:

Our position is based in Chicago’s southside (we have one service site in Beverly and another in Evergreen Park)

Why work with us?

Of Color Inc. offers a welcoming, flexible, mission-driven, and employee-focused work environment. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Generous annual paid time off

• 80% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for individual employees

• 13 Paid Holidays; 2 personal days per year

• Flex Time – preapproved

• Strong commitment to professional development

• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution

Of Color Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and highly values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

Interested Candidates should submit the following to ascott@ofcolorinc.org with the subject line, Come Grow With Us - Director:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Three Professional References

Position Overview

Responsible for the successful implementation and administration of our HUD, Flexible Housing and Employment and Income homeless programs. Directly supervises and coordinates case management and program-specific services. Provide weekly, individual, supervision with staff; attend funder, client, and program meetings. Ensure client files follow Agency and funder regulations. Oversees project implementation at agency, City, and Continuum of Care levels; including special projects, initiatives, and coordinated access. Train staff appropriately to meet the needs of our contracts.

Relevant Degree Types: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Education, Marketing, Business, Job and Vocational Services, or Training, etc. Others are viable if proven experience and success is verified.

Special Knowledge and Qualifications: Knowledge of the Housing and Workforce Development industry; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Experience with external networking and agency representation; Experience working with the homeless population and their families; Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and other reporting platforms. Skilled with the utilization of computers for data entry, communication, and report writing; must understand how to navigate funder portals. Must possess vehicle and current, valid driver’s license and insurance.

Work Environment: This position requires direct contact with clients in the community and with employers, business partners and realtors throughout Chicagoland.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $87,500.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person