Program Director, Yachad Chicago

Please note, this is an interim position due to medical leave. This position is open to qualified candidates seeking either part-time or full-time employment.
Who We Are:
Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization‚ supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.
The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.
Position Summary:
The Program Director will be part of the Yachad Chicago team and help shape the future of programs and services in Chicago. Working under the direction and support of the Regional Director, the Program Director will help build a structure that allows for excellent customer service for Yachad participants, their families, our volunteers, and staff. To deliver meaningful programs and services to those who need our help, with a mindset of growth in both participation and the number of programs we offer, as well as quality programs and support to staff on an ongoing basis.
This position requires strong communication skills and knowledge of the community.
Responsibilities:
General Tasks:
Oversee / Responsible for new intakes
Engage community partners such as parents, participants, shuls, schools, and partnering organizations
Work with the greater Chicagoland team on all collaborative projects
Support programmatic staff with their day-to-day needs.
Provide a nurturing work environment in which all staff, volunteers, and Yachad participants feel valued, appreciated, and acknowledged for their contributions to the team.
Overseeing Programming:
Plan, coordinate, and oversee all