Vice President of Affirming Care

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are

With over 150 years of experience, Lawrence Hall provides a wide range of therapeutic, wellness, and skill development services to Chicagoland youth, families, and communities affected by lasting trauma. We foster healing and growth through empowerment, respect, safety, and teamwork.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary, deeply compassionate, and strategic leader to step into the role of Vice President of Affirming Care. In this executive role, you will serve as Lawrence Hall's designated LGBTQ Youth and Employee Advocate. You will lead our affirming care portfolio - including transitional living, community homes, clinical services, and case management-ensuring that LGBTQIA+ youth and staff across our entire agency continuum are fiercely supported, celebrated, and empowered.

If you are an experienced advocate ready to shape state-level policy, mentor passionate teams, and champion healing-centered spaces, we want to hear from you.

We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

What You ' ll Do: The Impact

• Executive Advocacy & Strategy: Serve as the agency's leading voice on SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression) subject matter. Create and execute a comprehensive SOGIE Strategy aligned with Lawrence Hall's mission, and represent the agency in vital advocacy spaces like the Illinois LGBTQ Round Table and the National SOGIE Center.
• Empower Teams & Youth: Provide high-quality leadership and direct supervision to Site Coordinators, LGBTQ Clinicians, and Case Managers. Champion youth voice, self-determination, and leadership in all program development.
• Foster an Affirming Culture: Lead Lawrence Hall's Queer Collective (our staff affinity group) and collaborate with the READY Committee to ensure our workplace and residential environments are safe, inclusive, and deeply affirming.
• Programmatic Excellence: Oversee the strategic direction, growth, and fiscal integrity of our LGBTQIA+ portfolios. Ensure high-fidelity implementation of the CARE model, the Youth Acceptance Project (YAP), and Appendix K.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with fellow VPs, the VP of People & Culture, and the CFO to align services, advocate for equitable workplace practices, manage risk, and expand community-based behavioral health streams.

Who we ' re looking for

Required:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or PsyD (or the ability to obtain Illinois licensure within 6 months of hire).
• CWEL Certification (or the ability to become certified within 90 days of hire).
• Valid driver's license (IL, IN, or WI) and access to a reliable personal vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check, DCFS history screening, and drug screen.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including moving from kneeling to standing frequently and utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) physical restraint techniques for youth safety when necessary.

Preferred:

• 10 years of experience in child welfare (including direct work with LGBTQIA+ youth) with at least 5 years of administrative leadership and program development experience.
• Deep knowledge of childhood trauma, adolescent development, and healing-centered, strength-based practices.

Additional Information

This is a senior leadership position requiring a flexible schedule to ensure 24/7 organizational on-call support and operational oversight. Frequent travel between various Chicagoland program sites is required. Physical requirements of the role include moving frequently between kneeling and standing, and applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) physical restraint techniques for youth safety when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $87,000 - $93,000/year, based on experience.
• Average of 17-25 days of PTO + 9 holidays
• Medical insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Dental insurance - HMO and PPO options
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match and auto-vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Pre-tax Commuter benefits - Parking and Transit
• 100% employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 100% employer- paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and life resources
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,500
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

How to Apply

Submit your resume here. We look forward to learning more about you!

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V