About Covenant House Illinois
Founded in 2017, Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) has provided more than 20,000 nights of shelter to youth in need. In 2021, CHIL expanded its impact by opening a new, state-of-the-art campus.
At the heart of CHIL’s mission is a commitment to providing sanctuary and support for young people ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness and disconnection. CHIL welcomes each young person with unconditional love, striving to meet their immediate needs while helping them build a path toward long-term stability and independence.
In 2024, CHIL served 375 young people through its Drop-In Center, provided 62,000 meals, and served 96 young people through its residential programs. Operating an Interim and Transitional Housing Program, Street Outreach and Aftercare Program and an array of wrap around services that are trauma-informed and youth voice informed, CHIL is a leading provider for youth services.
Looking Ahead
CHIL continues to grow and evolve its programs, services and capabilities to meet the increased demand to address systemic barriers that hinder young people’s ability to thrive.
With less than 10 years in the Chicago region and a long-term vision for further expansion in the coming years, CHIL has established itself as a trusted and safe environment where young people feel respected and welcomed.
CHIL’s next Chief Program Officer will play a key role in addressing the unique needs of young people experiencing homelessness by enhancing all programmatic efforts across the organization. The Chief Program Officer will also implement the new program model in alignment with CHIL’s goals and mission, ensuring high quality and measurable outcomes.
The Opportunity
Covenant House Illinois is seeking a Chief Program Officer (CPO) with a unique combination of trauma-informed expertise, program strategy and collaborative leadership skills.
Reporting to the CEO, the CPO is a member of the senior executive team, influencing and guiding the overall goals, strategy, and decision-making of the organization. In this role, the CPO will also foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace culture that values open communication and continuous improvement. The position also functions as the Child Protection Officer, responsible for Praesidium Compliance.
With a deep commitment to empowering youth, the CPO will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and provide leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that CHIL has the most qualified personnel and the best systems in place to effectively sustain and grow the organization, ensuring programmatic oversight, financial strength, and operating efficiency.
The CPO will collaborate with leadership and management to develop and implement plans for the programmatic, fund development and operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the objectives of CHIL for the current and planned growth.
The CPO will be responsible for oversight and support to recruit, train, retain and empower a high-performing program management team. They will directly supervise the Director of Clinical & Supportive Services and the Director of Residential Programs.
Compensation, Benefits & Work Conditions
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 with a generous benefits package.
This is a full-time and an on-site work environment in Chicago, Illinois.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as required including non-traditional hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of eight hours per day/shift.
- Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements.
- Light lifting.
- Performs all duties as assigned.
- Annual tuberculin test is required.
Full inoculation with COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Contact
DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Tiara D. Muse. Submit a compelling letter of interest and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
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