Migrant Children’s Visitation Program Director

Listed 02-24-2021

Employer

Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants, 5401 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 | 872-267-1945 | www.icdichicago.org

Location

Chicago, IL

Start Date

04-01-2021

Type

Part Time

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JobDescriptionMigrantChildrenVisitationProgram.docx

Half-time salaried position, based in Chicago. Temporarily remote due to COVID.

Bilingual/bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for overall functioning of our volunteer-based spiritual care program serving migrant children residing at government-sponsored centers, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding.

  • Assessment of spiritual needs among migrant children we serve

  • Program design and evaluation

  • Updating of the MOU as needed, in consultation with the Executive Director

• Volunteer Coordination

  • Ensure the appropriate number of volunteers are scheduled for each site visit

  • Ensure proper planning for each site visit

  • Ensure a post-visit evaluation of the service

  • Provide support to volunteers and recognition for their contributions

  • Encourage select volunteers to take on new roles as appropriate: recruiting new volunteers, coordinating visits, evaluating past visits, identifying gaps in services and generating new creative ideas

• Volunteer Training

  • Provide trainings for new volunteers

  • Provide ongoing skill-building opportunities for current volunteers. Trainings can be led by partners or organized “in house”.

• Volunteer Recruitment

  • As needed, recruit trusted volunteers with appropriate skills to participate, with an emphasis on matching religious and cultural background to the children served

• Facilitate regular communication with facility staff. Ensure a mutual understanding of the program’s needs, and troubleshoot any problems which may arise

• Facilitate avenues for evaluation of the program and feedback from volunteers, facility staff, and other stakeholders. Integrate ideas flowing from evaluation into the program

• Assist the Development Director with facilitating donations and grants

• Generate regular reports for the Board of Directors

• Meet regularly with the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a variety of faith communities

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication and pastoral care skills

• Ability to use email, telephone, texting, and basic computer software

• Valid driver’s license and car

• Bilingual English/Spanish. Bicultural skills are highly preferred.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Sara Wohlleb at swohlleb@icdichicago.org. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

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