SAL Community Services connects the community to services that ensure every child can succeed in school and life, and every adult has access to basic human needs like food, counseling, child care, and housing. We do this by listening, learning, and acting to help individuals and families navigate the barriers that prevent them from moving their life forward in a positive way.

The Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Director position is a critical leader of our Child Care Resource and Referral of Midwestern Illinois team, a program under SAL Community Services. In this role, you will plan and manage program content, maintain IDHS contract compliance including implementation of deliverables, budget development and maintenance, and monitoring of financial records as required by the Illinois Department of Human Services, and research alternate funding sources for the programs. You will:

• Strengthen the child care system to connect child care providers with families and children; and,
• Supervise and coach a dedicated team passionate about service to our community families and child care professionals,
• Create reciprocal, productive interpersonal relationships both internally and within the larger state and local community.
• Represent Child Care Connection Resource & Referral of Midwestern Illinois on regional and state committees, boards and organizations.

A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview.

We are looking for a team member who:

• Believes in their own capabilities and knowledge to effect positive outcomes and succeed even where others may not;
• Have great attention to detail while working quickly and are great communicator;
• Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
• Are professional, dependable, and displays on-going commitment to learning and self-improvement

Salary, benefits and perks

In addition to the compensation listed above, our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website.