Adult Program Manager

Older Adult Program Manager

STATUS:
Full Time

DEPARTMENT:
Community Connections

HOURS/WEEK: 40 a week. Some Saturdays required

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Sr. Director-Community Engagement and Education

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
Older Adult/Senior Services Staff (3-4) and volunteers/interns

VISION

To disrupt the generational cycle of poverty for the families we serve.

MISSION

Marillac St. Vincent strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities – in the Vincentian spirit of service – through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

CORE VALUES

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity – Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence – Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity – Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy – Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect – Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment – Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

TEAM BEHAVIORS

Versatility – Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one's approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.

A collaborative work model – Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization's goals.

Mutual accountability – Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.

Client/customer advocate – Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one's self professionally.

Protects confidentiality & privacy – Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Older Adults Program Manager is a dynamic leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of Older Adult/Senior programming across both the East Garfield Park and Lincoln Park sites. This position plays a critical role in promoting the well-being, dignity, and inclusion of older adults and seniors within the community through comprehensive services, community engagement, and systems-level advocacy.

The Program Manager ensures program excellence through management of grant compliance, accurate and timely reporting, and the maintenance of high-quality program documentation and outcome tracking. A key element of the role includes supervision and development of staff dedicated to older adult and Senior services, fostering a collaborative and trauma-informed team culture focused on service quality and responsiveness to community needs.

In addition to operational leadership, the Manager will spearhead advocacy initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness, policy influence, and resource access for older adults. They will also lead the planning and execution of engaging events that strengthen social connectedness and celebrate aging, while building relationships with local partners, coalitions, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will be strong communicators and relationship builders, experienced in human services or aging programs, with a deep commitment to equity, community empowerment, and continuous improvement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING