Senior Director, Lake County Community Programs

 

Senior Director, Lake County Community Programs

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

Why Join Us?

Mission-Driven Work: At Catholic Charities, we are dedicated to our community by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities through our faith-based mission.

Leadership Impact: This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the community by overseeing diverse programs that provide essential services, such as food pantries, housing case management, and volunteer-led initiatives.

Tangible Results: See positive outcomes from your efforts!  Lives are changed and communities are improved through the work you do each day. 

The Senior Director, Lake County Community Programs provides operational oversight and strategic alignment for programs in Lake County including impactful services like food pantries, housing case management, meals and volunteer programs across our community centers.

Responsibilities Include: 

PROGRAM OPERATIONS: Ensure strategic alignment and provide operational oversight for CCAC's Immediate Needs program portfolio in Lake County. Programs include housing case management, two food pantries, home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors, and our community center welcoming immigrants. Support volunteer-led Welcome Home Project and Lake County's Celebration of Giving holiday drive. Ensure meaningful impact of services. Identify, plan, and implement new ministries that serve and enrich the lives of those who come through our doors. 

TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: Provide leadership and empower team as they support the people we serve and drive achievement of goals and key performance outcomes. Engage as a collaborative and mission-driven team member with Community Programs colleagues across the region. Partner with program leaders and finance team to develop, monitor and manage budgets.

PARTNERSHIP: Identify and champion key priorities and relationships that help us welcome people with open arms. Connect regularly with local peer organizations and coalitions, identifying ways to coordinate services and support the people we serve. Engage with local government and elected officials in partnership with Government Relations. Collaborate with Volunteer Relations to ensure programs are accessible to volunteers.  

SITE LEADERSHIP: Ensure that our community centers (Round Lake, Waukegan) are welcoming places for all Lake County residents, and particularly our employees, the people we serve, our volunteers, and our supporters. Work with program leaders and frontline employees to foster a workplace culture that speaks to CCAC's core values. Partner with Facilities team to ensure building operations, including maintenance and security, run smoothly.

Additional duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements 

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Lift up to 25 pounds
X Push and pull up to 25 pounds
X Climb up and down three (3) or more flights of stairs

Other Requirements: 

X Background check, including any program specific requirements

   Physical examination 

   Drug Testing

   TB Testing

X Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified automobile insurance

 

Immediate Supervisor: Vice President, Community Programs 

Directly Supervises: Staff of over 40 employees across Lake County

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education 

Preferred: Master's Degree

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree 

 

Relevant Experience