Associate Director of Skill Advancement Coaching - Skill Advancement Coaching Program
$102k/yr
Senior
PhD
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Social & Community Services
About the job
Requirements
- A Ph.D., Psy.D., LCSW, or LCPC is required.
- Psychologists and social workers must hold an Illinois license; psychologists must have completed an American Psychological Association-accredited internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
- Five years of post-graduate experience with the population of children served by the program, plus supervisory or managerial experience and experience training others, are required.
- Current Illinois clinical licensure is required.
- Knowledge of the Department of Children and Family Services foster care system is required.
- Strong verbal and writing abilities, computer skills, communication, and teamwork are required.
- The employee must maintain automobile insurance.
Responsibilities
- Lead hiring, training, orientation, required paperwork, and retention for the full team of Skill Advancement Coaches.
- Manage the program's quality-improvement process internally and as required by the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Plan and facilitate didactic training for Coaches based on orientation needs and ongoing needs assessments, and identify additional team or individual training resources.
- Coordinate with Department of Children and Family Services staff regarding required team trainings.
- Review and analyze data related to Coaching activities, outcomes, and the target audience's progress.
- Ensure Coaching practices align with program models, Department of Children and Family Services policies, and evidence-informed frameworks.
- Partner with continuous quality-improvement staff and administrators to ensure accurate reporting and application of findings.
- Provide Skill Advancement Coaching program training to stakeholders, including community-based partners, when applicable.
- Meet with CWCA, Department of Children and Family Services, and other personnel to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
- Provide clinical and administrative coverage for the Program Director, Skill Advancement Coaches, and Skill Advancement Coaching Supervisors as needed, including administrative tasks for Department of Children and Family Services and temporarily taking on Coaching teams during periods of low hiring or increased program need.
- Attend weekly supervision with the Program Director and weekly program meetings with supervisory and management staff; participate in team meetings and facilitate training or case consultation for Coaches' growth and development.
- Provide weekly clinical, reflective, and administrative supervision for Skill Advancement Coaching Supervisors.
- Plan and manage assigned staff toward accomplishment of the organization's mission, including recruitment, scheduling, training and development, counseling or coaching, appraisal and recognition, and recommendations for salary, promotion, discipline, and other personnel actions.
- Ensure the program uses trauma-informed perspectives and provide at least quarterly support to the team regarding the impact of secondary trauma.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Direct Coaching experience is preferred.
- Experience designing and implementing coaching frameworks or training curricula is preferred.
- Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or training to supervisory or leadership staff is preferred.
- Ability to mentor and guide staff in skill development and reflective practice is preferred.
- Familiarity with implementation science and continuous quality-improvement processes is preferred.
About the company
La Rabida is a nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital in Chicago that provides extended acute and long-term care for children with lifelong medical conditions, offering inpatient and outpatient services plus rehabilitation therapies. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team across inpatient units, clinics, and transitional services, including the Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center and NICU transition care, with affiliation to the University of Chicago for education and research. The hospital emphasizes social supports and serves mainly Medicaid patients, distinguishing itself through its focus on chronic pediatric conditions and a commitment to access regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Its goal is to improve health and quality of life for children with complex medical needs by delivering comprehensive, family-centered care.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Updated September 2026 news highlights Little Rainbow Explorers, backed by Philly Baer Foundation.
- The 2025 report shows $93.4 million revenue and $11.9 million net income.
- La Rabida kept expanding services into Homer Glen and St. John/Northwest Indiana.
What critics are saying
- March 2025 Medicaid-cut warnings threatened La Rabida's core payer base and patient volume.
- Any Illinois reimbursement squeeze pushes complex children into higher-cost PICUs across Chicago.
- A prolonged Medicaid collapse breaks La Rabida's nonprofit model by 2027.
What makes La Rabida Children's Hospital unique
- Since 1896, La Rabida has specialized in medically complex children, not general pediatrics.
- Its 2025 annual report says 87% of patients use Medicaid, driving focused operations.
- The hospital combines inpatient rehab, diabetes, feeding therapy, and trauma services under one roof.
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