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Executive Director

Facing Forward to End Homelessness is seeking an Executive Director to lead a respected, mission-driven organization dedicated to ending homelessness for families and individuals by offering hope, help, and housing.

The Executive Director serves as Facing Forward’s chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for advancing the mission, guiding organizational strategy, strengthening financial sustainability, developing a diversified fundraising program, supporting program quality, and ensuring the sound management of the organization’s people and resources. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the organization’s principal spokesperson and strengthen its visibility and influence throughout Chicago’s civic, philanthropic, and homelessness response communities.

Facing Forward seeks a thoughtful, accomplished executive with significant leadership experience in a complex nonprofit, public service, or mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring strategic and practical leadership, fundraising and relationship-building expertise, financial and operational acumen, a collaborative approach to people and culture, and a deep commitment to the belief that every person deserves a safe and stable home.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Chicago, Illinois, with occasional evening and weekend attendance required for meetings and events.

How to Apply:

Click here for more information and to apply. Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. For best consideration, candidates should submit a current resume and letter of interest by Monday, November 9, 2026.

Director of Finance

Facing Forward is hiring a Director of Finance. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and treasury management, government contracts, audits, tax filings, internal controls, and financial systems. This role leads and develops the Finance team while ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely, accessible, and useful across the organization. Click here for more info and to apply.

Case Manager

Facing Forward is hiring a Case Manager to join our team. The Case Manager will provide comprehensive home-based case management services to all residents and their families; complete intake, assessments, service plans, annual progress assessment, and benefits assessment; provide life skills instruction; collaboratively develop and update individual service plans with clients, provides encouragement, education, and advocacy toward clients’ individual goals; document all client contacts and all services provided in progress notes; maintain updated paper files; complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner; complete data entry into HMIS and any additional database as needed according to Facing Forward Data Entry Policy. Please note car insurance and a reliable vehicle are required for this position as it involves travel between client's homes for home visits. Must be comfortable traveling to all parts of the City of Chicago. Click here for more info and to apply.

About Careers at Facing Forward

Facing Forward is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications for employment and promotion are based upon ability to perform the job. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender identification, gender status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth), marital status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, race, color, sealed or expunged arrest records not resulting in conviction, military discharge or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Facing Forward realizes that its employees are valuable assets. We have created a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the continued health and well-being of staff. The list below describes benefits we may offer: <ul> <li>Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health Insurance</li> <li>Guardian Dental</li> <li>Guardian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Vision Discount Plan</li> <li>Guardian Life Insurance and LTD Coverage</li> <li>All-State Short- and Long-Term Disability and Sickness Coverage</li> <li>403b Plan with Employer contribution</li> <li>Vacation Days (starting at 10 days a year)</li> <li>Holiday Pay (11 paid holidays a year)</li> <li>Personal Days (three days a year)</li> <li>Sick Days (12 days a year)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> </ul>