Employment Opportunities - National Runaway Safeline

National Runaway Safeline

Employment Opportunities

The National Runaway Safeline is fun and rewarding place to work. There are regular company and team gatherings to encourage a tight knit and supportive workplace. In addition to standard holidays, Full-Time employees receive two floating holidays to be used at their discretion plus a generous PTO allotment that encourages a work/life balance. We currently operate under a flexible hybrid work environment (two days in office and three days remote). NRS offers a comprehensive package of Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement benefits.

Join Our Team!

We’re currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

Director of Finance

NRS seeks a Director of Finance & Operations to join a diverse and passionate team inspired by the opportunity to contribute to efforts to ensure that young people who are facing crisis, who have run away, or are experiencing homelessness are safe and off the streets. The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for day-to-day financial management and operations, including accounts payable, monthly accounting processes, payroll, benefits administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized and a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A well-rounded background in finance and operations, non-profit accounting experience and working with federal funding will be key for success in this role. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the NRS Board of Directors. The Director of Finance & Operations position is based in Chicago with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule.

Director of Training

NRS seeks a dynamic, experienced Director of Training who is inspired by the opportunity to contribute to efforts to ensure that young people who are facing crisis, who have run away, or are experiencing homelessness are safe and off the streets. The Director of Training leads NRS’ robust 50+ hour Crisis Intervention and Let’s Talk Runaway Prevention Curriculum trainings and is responsible for the development, delivery and day-to-day management of the organization’s training and continuing education programs, ensuring that NRS is leading the way in applying best practices, quality services and support for young people experiencing crisis or homelessness.

The ideal candidate brings a high level of energy and innovation, thrives in a fast-paced environment, seeks to collaborate, and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to youth in crisis, social justice and prevention. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, effective written and oral communication skills, and a nuanced understanding of NRS’ diverse and broad audiences will be key for success in this role. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and will be instrumental in integrating training, quality assurance and diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) principles into all aspects of NRS’ service delivery systems. This position is based in Chicago and operates under a hybrid work schedule.

Crisis Services Supervisor (CSS)

The Crisis Services Supervisor (CSS) serves as part of the Crisis Services team that provides trauma-informed, solution-focused crisis intervention, information, and referrals to young people that are facing crisis, have run away, or are experiencing homelessness via a crisis hotline and digital communication platforms (live chat, email and forum postings). The CSS reports to the Director of Crisis Services (DCS) and provides on-shift support within the Crisis Services Center for interns and volunteers with a strong focus on quality assurance. All Crisis Services team members complete a 40+ hour intensive crisis intervention training prior to handling crisis contacts. Several full-time and part-time positions are available across day, evening and overnight shifts, and may include weekend hours. As a 24/7 operation, some flexibility is also required to attend mandatory all-staff and team meetings that may fall outside of a regular weekly schedule. All positions are based in Chicago with the possibility of hybrid work schedules.

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The National Runaway Safeline offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in a variety of fields, such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, human development, non-profit management, outreach and prevention. MSW candidates, especially, are encouraged to apply. Interns will gain experience in delivering direct crisis services and with projects related to training, outreach and prevention programs.

Email Stephanie Kiesling, skiesling@1800RUNAWAY.org, with any questions about the NRS Internship Program.

We are not currently accepting applications for Academic Year 2021 – 2022. Thank you for your interest!

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