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 and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the House of Peace, located in Waukegan, IL, which offers a transitional home and robust programming and supports for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Ensure that services are delivered with consistency, compassion, and measurable impact. Identify, plan, and implement opportunities that respond to emerging needs and enrich the lives of those we serve. Build and sustain strong community partnerships to expand engagement, collaboration, and impact.
Operational leadership
Provide operational leadership for House of Peace. Directly responsible for the overall management of the daily operations and aftercare. Provide supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers. Hire, train and develop the team. Ensure services provided are trauma-informed and strength-based. Ensure adequate staffing to meet client needs and volume. Responsible for program planning, onsite risk mitigation, and fiscal management.
Program management
Use data and performance insights to strengthen program effectiveness, quality, and impact. Identify opportunities for service enhancements, evidence-based interventions, and program development that advance positive outcomes for individuals and families served. Work collaboratively with other staff, departments, and/or community partner agencies to obtain or connect to resources for clients. Maintain program compliance with CCAC regulations as well as applicable funder, accreditation, legal, and practice standards.
Community collaboration
Working alongside CCAC colleagues across programs, cultivate and sustain partnerships with local peer organizations and faith communities to strengthen the social safety net and expand access to domestic violence services. Represent CCAC in community forums and events to promote support of House of Peace.
Team leadership and people development
Cultivate a culture of continuous feedback by providing regular feedback and guidance. Inspire team excellence by modeling accountability, collaboration, and solution-oriented thinking, and ensuring team members are supported and empowered. Foster a positive and purpose-driven culture. Develop staff capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Team Member Responsibilities
Living Our Values
Minimum Education & Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Certifications & Licensures
40 hour DV training certification
Preferred Certifications & Licensures
Clinical License
Physical Requirements
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
Lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs
Additional Requirements
X Background check, including any program specific requirements
Physical examination
Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified automobile insurance
X May require work outside of normal working hours
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was founded more than a century ago to meet human need. We accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.
By unifying and collaborating across the Catholic community during the 1917 global pandemic, our founders envisioned that together we might make a bigger difference for our community, and we did . . . and still do.
A trusted partner and steward, Catholic Charities has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region, covering Cook and Lake counties.
