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BRICK Peer Support Worker
BRICK Program Coordinator
📍 Location: Southern Illinois (hybrid with regional travel required)
💰 Salary: $67,000
🕒 Full-time | Flexible, mission-driven work environment
SIRAC is hiring a Program Coordinator to lead the BRICK (Building Resilience in Caregivers and Kids) Program—a family-centered initiative supporting caregivers and children impacted by trauma, systems involvement, and social determinants of health.
This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in program coordination, case consultation, and rural community-based services. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, facilitating case consultations, and maintaining compliance with funder expectations.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Coordinate daily operations of the BRICK Program across multiple rural counties
✅ Facilitate trauma-informed case consultations with peer support staff
✅ Collaborate with referral partners and community stakeholders
✅ Monitor service delivery quality and ensure fidelity to program model
✅ Manage data collection, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field
✔ 5+ years of experience in healthcare or social services
✔ 2+ years of experience coordinating or managing programs
✔ Experience working across large geographic service regions
✔ Strong understanding of funder requirements, reporting, and evaluation
✔ Deep commitment to empowering families, reducing stigma, and promoting healing
Why Join Us?
✨ Leadership role with meaningful impact
✨ Flexible scheduling and supportive team culture
✨ Paid time off, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
✨ Mission-driven work that supports rural families and communities
Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
📍 Location: Gallatin, Saline, White, Hardin, Pope & surrounding counties
💰 Salary: $38,500
🕒 Full-time | Flexible, mission-driven work environment
SIRAC is hiring a Peer Support Worker for the BRICK (Building Resilience in Caregivers and Kids) Program! We're looking for someone with lived experience as a parent or caregiver who has navigated the DCFS system and is ready to support others walking a similar path. If you believe in the power of peer connection, family resilience, and community healing, this position is for you.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Provide peer support and mentorship to families at risk of or involved with the child welfare system
✅ Help families navigate resources and build on their strengths
✅ Use your lived experience to offer empathy, encouragement, and advocacy
✅ Collaborate with a supportive team to promote family well-being
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Lived experience in child welfare, behavioral health, and recovery systems
✔ Strong listening and communication skills
✔ Compassion, patience, and a deep belief in second chances
✔ Commitment to empowering families and reducing stigma
Why Join Us?
✨ Meaningful, community-centered work
✨ Flexible scheduling and supportive supervision
✨ Training provided—no prior formal experience required
✨ Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives across Southern Illinois
Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.