LPCS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Director of Development (Click here for job description)
The Director of Development at Lincoln Park Community Services is responsible for leading all fundraising and marketing initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role manages fundraising through various channels, oversees special events, and handles donor relations and grant writing. Additionally, the position supports branding efforts and oversees agency communications, playing a vital role in advancing the organization and securing necessary resources for sustainability. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and fostering relationships with donors, ensuring the organization's mission to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty is effectively supported.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Director of Development" in the subject line.
Director of Finance & Administration (Click here for job description)
The Director of Finance & Administration, reports to the CEO and will lead and oversee the financial activities of the organization and provide oversight to administrative functions in operations & facilities, human resources, and IT. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, treasury management, cash forecasting, and fiscal management of public and private contracts in accordance with all agency, public and private funder requirements. Additionally, the Director of Finance provides oversight of the Operations Manager covering employee benefit administration, IT services, facilities and other administrative duties as assigned. Additionally, the Director of Finance is responsible for maintaining and adhering to all Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) policies and for staffing the Board of Director’s Finance Committee. The Director of Finance works closely with the CEO on all aspects of compliance with LPCS, state and city financing/grant funding, and provides proactive analysis of organization financials and budget planning and forecasts predicting future opportunities for growth on an ongoing basis.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Director of Finance & Administration" in the subject line
Executive Assistant to the CEO (Click here for job description)
The Executive Assistant to the CEO at Lincoln Park Community Services plays a vital role in supporting the CEO and Board of Directors with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This dynamic position involves managing communications, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, overseeing the CEO's calendar, and providing administrative support. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to LPCS's mission, leveraging their organizational and interpersonal skills to support strategic and programmatic decision-making.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Executive Assistant to the CEO" in the subject line
Accountant (Click here for job description)
The Accountant at Lincoln Park Community Services is a key support for the organization's accounting and financial activities. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, this role involves handling accounting transactions, preparing financial reports, ensuring timely bank payments, and assisting with monthly reconciliations and audits. The Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining financial health and compliance, reinforcing data confidentiality, and supporting the mission to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty towards stable housing and sustainable life changes.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Accountant" in the subject line.
Drop-in Program Coordinator (Click here for job description)
The Drop-in Center Program Coordinator, supervised by the Program Director, plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and positive environment for guests. This position is pivotal in fostering community engagement and connecting guests with essential social services, thereby enhancing their social skills and decision-making abilities. Responsibilities include overseeing service development, conducting assessments, case management, and facilitating access to basic needs and stable housing. Additionally, the manager collaborates with other staff and agencies to provide a continuum of services, demonstrating leadership in daily operations and community relations.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Drop-in Program Coordinator" in the subject line.
Independent Community Living Program Case Manager (PSH) (Click here for job description)
The Independent Community Living Program Case Manager, under the Program Director's supervision, plays a vital role in enhancing clients' well-being by fostering safe, healthy, and respectful relationships. This role emphasizes community engagement, promoting independence through case management, and connecting clients with vital services to improve social skills and decision-making. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting assessments, developing individualized plans, and facilitating life skills workshops, alongside rent management and after-hours support. This position collaborates closely with other agencies to provide comprehensive services and housing options for our Scattered-Sites Permanent Supportive Housing clients.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "ICLP Case Manager " in the subject line.
Street Outreach Worker (Click here for job description)
The Street Outreach Worker, reporting to the Street Outreach Program Manager, plays a crucial role in engaging individuals experiencing street-based homelessness in Chicago, fostering safe, respectful relationships to motivate life changes. This position involves connecting individuals with services and resources, promoting community engagement, and case management with a focus on stable housing. Additionally, the worker contributes to program reporting and collaboration, ensuring a comprehensive service continuum for participants and maintaining partnerships with other social service agencies.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Street Outreach Worker" in the subject line.
Interim Housing Program Case Manager (Click here for job description)
For LPCS clients to reach their maximum potential, each needs a stable, safe, healthy, positive place in which to make life changes. The Case Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful relationship with Guests and Graduates of the interim housing facility and clients of LPCS living elsewhere in the community. Guests will become more invested in their own life changes when they feel connected to something larger than themselves – a community. The Case Manager encourages clients to engage in LPCS’ community and in their immediate community. Through this relationship, the Case Manager connects clients to other social service agencies, resulting in greater social skills and more positive decision-making abilities.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Interim Housing Program Case Manager" in the subject line.
Interim Housing Coordinator (Full-Time) (Click here for job description)
The Interim Housing Coordinator is key in establishing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for guests, fostering community connection. They report to the Interim Guest Experience Site Coordinator and are responsible for program operations, guest support, and enforcing policies with a trauma-informed approach. Their duties include supervising daily activities, conducting security patrols, identifying guest needs, and maintaining operational records. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the housing program and promoting lasting life changes among guests.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Interim Housing Coordinator (Full-Time)" in the subject line.
Interim Housing Coordinator (Part-Time) (Click here for job description)
The Interim Housing Coordinator (Part-Time) plays a key role in supporting the Drop-in program at Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS), ensuring that guests have a stable and safe environment to promote positive life changes. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this position facilitates daily operations, enforces rules with empathy, and manages activities like meals, laundry, and guest check-ins. The role focuses on fostering a sense of community, which is essential for empowering guests to make lasting improvements in their lives. This is a 25-hour-per-week, on-site position.
If interested, please send your resume to recruitment@lpcschicago.org with "Interim Housing Coordinator (Part-Time)" in the subject line.