• VP of HH

    Insight Global (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Vice President of Hope Houses (VPHH), reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, serves as the strategic and operational leader responsible for the vision, growth, quality, and performance of the Hope House Line of Service. The VPHH ensures that the Hope House model is executed with fidelity, achieves superior program outcomes, and aligns with our mission, values, and long-term strategic direction.

     

    The VPHH oversees statewide program operations, compliance, performance management, staff development, and financial stewardship while cultivating strong community, stakeholder, and licensing relationships. This role drives innovation, safeguards program integrity, and positions Hope Houses as a national model of excellence in serving youth with complex needs.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    Education:

    - Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field.

    Licensure (required):

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

    Experience:

    - Minimum 10 years in human services with progressive leadership responsibilities.

     

    - Minimum 8–10 years of senior management experience overseeing multiple programs or regions.

     

    - Experience leading large-scale initiatives, managing complex budgets, and working with state child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.

    Other Requirements:

    - Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

     

    - Ability to travel frequently to program sites and partner locations.

     

    - Ability to respond to emergent or critical situations outside standard business hours.

    Required Skills

    - Proven ability to lead diverse teams at an executive level.

     

    - Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills.

     

    - Excellent written and verbal communication.

     

    - Ability to navigate complex internal/external relationships.

     

    - High level of competency in data analysis, performance management, and decision-making.

     

    - Strong cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and crisis-management skills.

     

    - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

     

    - Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change.

     

    Physical Demands & Work Environment

     

    - Frequent travel to Hope House locations; exposure to changing weather conditions and multi state travel.

     

    - Ability to operate standard office equipment.

     

    - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

     

    - Hybrid work environment with onsite leadership required.