Political Fundraising Associate, New Chicago Consulting LLC - Chicago, IL

 

At a glance

Paid

Hybrid, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work in person for part of the week, from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

Open to candidates with OPT/CPT

Fundraising Associate for New Chicago Consulting

New Chicago Consulting is a Democratic political consulting firm seeking an
outstanding candidate for the position of Finance Associate. This position is salaried
and full-time.

About New Chicago Consulting (NCC)
NCC works primarily with democratic federal, state, and city candidates and
incumbents, as well as cause-driven organizations, to raise funds in support of their
campaign efforts. Our client list includes organizations such as the Chicago Black
Caucus Foundation, House Majority PAC and Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
Training Academy, as well as elected leaders including Chicago City Treasurer
Melissa Conyears-Ervin, State Representatives Margaret Croke and Bob Morgan,
State Senator Ram Villivalam, and Democratic Nominee for Cook County State’s
Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke.

About the Job
Prior campaign experience for Fundraising Associate is recommended but not required.
This position reports directly to a Partner of the firm and engages directly with clients on
all matters related to accounts.

This position is salaried and full-time. Work is hybrid. Remote work is the norm on
Mondays and Fridays. We are in-person in our River North office on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Responsibilities include:
● Plan and staff fundraising call time with clients, including sending donor
communications
● Communicate with donors and prospective donors via email, phone, and in
person
● Coordinate directly with client on all fundraising matters, including scheduling and
staffing
● Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts, soliciting donors, staffing, and
tracking pledges
● Manage NGP database and corresponding data entry
● Conduct donor research and identify potential prospects
Qualifications:
● Professionalism in the workplace and working with high profile political leaders
● Willingness to engage in and successfully complete multiple projects at a time
● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Desire to take initiative and problem solve
● Ability to work independently and with a team
● Strong organizational and writing skills

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates may submit a resume
to jobs@newchicagollc.com.

New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a
diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged
to apply.

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Supervisor of Children Services Programs, City of Chicago - Chicago, IL

 SUPVSR OF CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAMS

Department of Family and Support Services

(Finance)

 

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $74,244

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/1/2024

 

Under general supervision, the class supervises a functional area within the Children Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services and performs related duties as required

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates advisory and parent participation committees to develop uniform initiatives.
• Assigns and reviews the work of staff and/or teams.
• Oversees administration functions for central office and delegate agencies.
• Supervises assigned teams in reviewing data from agencies’ implementation of quality improvement.
• Supervises the preparation of program auditing and community assessment reports.
• Supervising staff as it pertains to compliance with Illinois Department of Children Services.
• Supervises the preparation of program auditing reports detailing agencies ratings in each component area, need for assistance and proposed corrective action.
• Supervises and participates in the development of plans and strategies to assist agencies in meeting performance standards and childhood development goals.
• Coordinates the revision of delegate agencies’ development plans as needed.
• Recommends the continued funding of agencies that meet performance standards and corrective action for those that do not.
• Supervises training and technical assistance to delegate agencies on education and program compliance, performance standards and facilities requirements.
• Supervises the childcare licensing process to ensure programs operate under mandated requirements.
• Prepares reports on program activities and accomplishments.
• Serves as a liaison to the community in promoting childcare and head start programs; provides program information for inclusion in grant applications.

 

Additional duties may be required for this position

 

 

Location:      1615 W Chicago Ave

Days:             M-F

Hours:           9am to 5pm

 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, the Social Sciences, or a directly related field plus three years of work experience in education or social service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met

 

 

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:

·         A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected.

 

 

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

 

 

• Previous experience working in social, community educational development work.

 

• Previous experience supervising staff.   
• Previous experience involving the analysis of issues and trends in Early Childhood Education, developmental, cultural and economic issues that impact young children.

 

• Previous experience planning and management of Early Childhood development programs and services for ages zero to five.

 

• Previous experience providing technical assistance to Head Start and Child Care delegate agencies.

 

APPLICATION EVALUATION:  Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.  Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.  Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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Youth Prevention Coordinator, Metropolitan Family Services - Chicago, IL

 

• Full-Time
• On-site

• Locations

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  North
  Chicago, IL 60634, USA
  

  Southeast
  Chicago, IL 60617, USA

Job Details

Description

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for five full-time Youth Prevention Coordinators  to join our North Center or Southeast Team! 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for coordinating the implementation and support for programming at multiple schools. Assures that program is meeting its programmatic, evaluation and community-building goals.
• Establish relationships with schools, parents, youth and other community stakeholders in program service area.
• Negotiates agreements within the approved program with agencies and individuals who provide services. Secures appropriate agency approvals as necessary.
• Plans and makes recommendations for the implementation of high quality program activities that meet the mission and vision of program and that provide a range of learning.
• Has shared responsibility for meeting program requirements in partnership with schools and families, and agency and funder standards for program, including record-keeping and monitoring of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Conduct presentations and/or facilitate meetings.
• Provide services and education on substance misuse, substance use disorders, and prevention strategies
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current substance use trends and best practices for prevention and intervention.
• Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Works with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative and activity reports
• Responsible for maintaining expenditures within budget.
• Makes purchases for program as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university, required.
• Three years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program required.
• Demonstrated ability to render adequate service to clients and to organize and manage job efficiently.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including working evenings or some weekends.
• Access to mobility on regular basis required; an automobile with insurance coverage and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.
• Requires mobility to work with community-based caseload.
• Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred bilingual Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $48,750.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals: 

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 12 paid Holidays  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network

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Engagement Specialist - Assertive Community Linkage, Thresholds - Chicago, IL

 

• Full-Time

• Locations

  Showing 1 location

  Stroger Hospital
  1969 W Ogden Ave
  Chicago, IL 606123765, USA
  

Job Details

Description

The Engagement Specialist, Stroger Linkage is a member of the Assertive Community Linkage Team under the Cook County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) project aimed at reducing Emergency Department (ED) use. The Engagement Specialist reports to the Team Leader, Stroger Linkage.

The Assertive Community Linkage Team works with high utilizers of the Stroger Hospital ED, who have multiple presentations due to unmanaged mental health and/or substance use conditions. This team will work closely with the staff of CCHHS, Stroger Hospital, and the Thresholds Crisis Team at Stroger Hospital to locate and assertively pursue engagement with assigned individuals. The team will provide mental health and care coordination services in the community and will assist people with applying for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) and other public benefits. The team will help people access resources, including short‐term or emergency housing. The team will also work to link people with community‐based primary healthcare and psychiatry, will assist people with getting prescriptions filled, and will coordinate transportation to follow‐up medical appointments. The Assertive Community Linkage team will also work closely with Thresholds Evaluations Department to monitor member engagement and outcomes and report to CCHHS. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates with Stroger Hospital and Thresholds Crisis Team to identify members to target for engagement.
• Provides initial outreach to member at Stroger, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, or in the community.
• Develops relationships with inpatient psychiatric hospitals to facilitate discharge planning for assigned members.
• Assesses member’s personal, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for transition from the hospital, linkage and treatment course.
• Provides community support, engagement activities, transition linkage, case management and other services as need to support members in addressing needs aimed at achieving stability.
• Provides brief interventions using evidence based psychosocial treatments, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) as clinically indicated.
• Advocates and assists members with securing short‐term or emergency housing, which includes, but is not limited to obtaining identity documents, obtaining proof of benefits or income, searching for housing, completing housing application and paperwork.
• Transports members to appointments as needed to support recovery.
• Collaborates with the entire Assertive Community Linkage Team on engagement strategies, safety planning, clinical consultation, and problem solving to support member’s needs and linkage to necessary supports.
• Intervenes with collateral sources, agencies, bureaucracies, facilities, and families on the members’ behalf. Advocates and assists with problem solving/resolution that will help the member access and utilize support from the community.
• Identifies and investigates available resources in the community.
• Assists in the application process for public benefits and entitlements such as Medicaid and Social Security.
• Maintains the quality, validity and confidentiality of personal health information and individual case records according to HIPAA, privacy practices and Thresholds standards.
• Completes Medicaid compliant service notes in a timely manner.
• Provides accurate and timely information to their supervisor(s) on all member related topics.
• Completes all assigned paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. 
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or closely related field required.  

EXPERIENCE

• Experience at working both independently and in a team‐oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of e‐mail, data reporting, record keeping and MS Office applications.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current and valid Driver’s License required.
• Daily access to a personal car and willingness to provide transportation to members required.
• Must obtain and maintain $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability insurance coverage. Subject to validation every 6 months. Must be 23 years of age and must meet all insurance carrier’s requirements. Subject to annual Department of Motor Vehicles license verification. 

WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART

• Competitive pay – Pay range: $24.00 - $27.16/hour / $49,920 - $56,500 annually 
  • Commensurate with education, licensure, and experience.
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)  
• Public service loan forgiveness 
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) 

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more. 

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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Program Administrator, American Medical Association (AMA) - Chicago, IL

 Program Administrator

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. 

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization.  We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise. 

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. 

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Program Administrator on our Marketing & Member Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 2 days a week in the office.

The Medical Student Section (MSS) Program Administrator is responsible for managing key programs and projects for the Section and in that capacity (1) implements projects for the MSS with an emphasis on Annual/Interim meetings, Region Meetings, National Service Project, and other Section events as assigned; and (2) contributes to the Section’s policy-making efforts by supporting MSS Assemblies and Standing Committees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Governance and Section Activity

• Supports Section leaders (committees and regions) in policy-related aspects of strategic planning and program development.
• Builds, manages, and sustains professional relationships with Governing Council members and other Section leaders. Supports the work of Section committees and other leadership groups as assigned.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of Section Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events.
• Manages Section communications, and develops and implements a communications plan for multiple channels, including email, social media, and web.
• Provides support to and manages communications with MSS local campus sections, and contributes to the development of strategy for building local campus sections.
• Manages Section process for soliciting nominations and vetting candidates for leadership positions within the Section, the AMA, and organized medicine.
• Completes other tasks and projects for MSS and other Sections as assigned.

Policy-making and Subject Matter Expertise

• Contributes to the MSS policy-making efforts as directed, which may include researching policy and advocacy topics, preparing resolutions and reports, and supporting Section policy-making processes. Analyze policy, data, and the research literature on key medical student related issues.
• Researches issues of interest to Section members.
• In collaboration with MSS Policy Analyst, prepare AMA reports, position papers, and correspondence/briefing materials for the Board of Trustees and senior management.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
2. 3+ years of experience in association management and meeting management with an interest in supporting health care policy development. Knowledge of basic health policy topics and medical students preferred.
3. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material.
4. Polished interpersonal skills, including well-developed relationship building with physicians and staff. 
5. Strong organization and prioritization skills.
6. Able to effectively work with and communicate with numerous stakeholders while managing resources and demands.
7. Well-developed project management skills including the ability to initiate, manage, and execute multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment under tight time constraints.
8. Travel and extended hours, nights, and weekends as business demands dictate, required.
   

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

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Conflicts Analyst I (Entry-Level), Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Chicago, IL

 

At a glance

$60–65K/yr

Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off

Hybrid, based in 525 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661, United States

Work in person for part of the week, from the location

Job

Full-time

US work authorization required

About Katten

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Summary for the Conflicts Analyst I Job Opening

The Conflicts Analyst I is responsible for maintaining the Conflicts databases and for producing Conflicts reports by structuring search strategies and utilizing independent judgment that both accurately and efficiently produce anticipated results. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Conflicts Analyst I position will allow significant opportunity to work from home with occasional office presence required. Overtime may be required as dictated by business and training needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Define complex conflict search strategies using Boolean logic. Analyze result set by filtering hits to ensure that anticipated results reflect potential conflicts and that false hits are eliminated from the results.
• Perform data entry to maintain Conflicts database. Duties include, but are not limited to, initial setup and on-going maintenance of all party information in the database with correct position/relationship codes.
• Review new matters and revision requests to ensure party positions and relationships, area of law codes, and matter descriptions appear accurate and that appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• Perform corporate research using electronic databases to determine lineage and other corporate information.
• Establish and maintain ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters as part of the conflict clearing process.
• Participate in the development and mentoring of Conflict Department peers, including training on conflict database software, Firm policies and procedures.
• Efficiently prepare and distribute Departmental reports with an acute attention to detail.
• Consistently maintain pre-established quantity and quality measures of performance.
• Act as back-up to compliance coordinators in the assistance and preparation of Audit Letters.
• Ensure exceptional client service levels are achieved in delivery of services to Legal Executive Assistants, Legal Administrative Assistants, Paralegals and Attorneys.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing new matter and revision requests and prioritizing workflow as necessary.
• Communicate issues with clarity utilizing strong problem-solving skills and escalate when necessary.
• Work on a weekly rotating task force to handle Conflicts requests and complete department projects both individually and with other members of the Conflicts Department.
• Learn and apply procedure changes quickly and effectively, working well under pressure.
• Show growth in understanding of Conflicts policies and how they impact the Firm.
• Must have and maintain internet access and ability to work remotely after hours as business needs dictate.
• Assist with special projects as requested by the Conflicts Manager and flexibility to work on a variety of rotating Conflicts tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of one to three years of professional work experience in a legal environment with demonstrated research and complex problem-solving skills are preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn new software programs are required. Knowledge of and proficiency in relational databases such as MS SQL, and CMS Open are highly desired. Data entry skills with 85% accuracy and keyboarding skills of 30 wpm are strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized internal conflict checking software and multiple software applications and workflow processes of various departments. Issue tracking, follow-up, and resolution skills are essential.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of legal relationships and the nature of representations undertaken is essential to meet the minimum performance standards of this position.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy and respond effectively to the most sensitive conflict inquiries or complaints; provide information; and maintain effective relationships with management, a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Ability to apply both logical and common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, and diagram forms, and the ability to handle and resolve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative and analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail and accuracy in order to conduct detailed analysis of source documentation utilizing excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution; transportation fringe benefit program; back-up care option; generous paid time off policy; and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran.

What this job offers

• $60–65K/yr
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Bonus
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Commuter assistance

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