Policy Analyst, Health and Medicine Policy Research Group - Chicago

*Health and Medicine Policy Research Group*

*Position Announcement*

*~ POLICY ANALYST~*

Health and Medicine Policy Research Group (HMPRG) is currently seeking a
Policy Analyst to join our staff.  HMPRG has a 31 year history as an
independent not-for-profit health policy organization in Chicago.  We
are dedicated to analyzing and advancing policies that improve health
and health systems for the residents of Chicago, Cook County and the
state of Illinois.

*/Position Scope/***

The Policy Analyst’s primary role is to track and analyze local, state,
and national health reform issues, including their impact on safety net
institutions and populations in Illinois. The position will help to
coordinate HMPRG’s response to those issues, including convening
stakeholders, writing position papers and factsheets, and maintaining
partnerships.  Projects will include reforming the health workforce to
address the changing healthcare landscape, including promoting the
Community Health Worker model and advocating for the expansion of scope
of practice laws.  Other projects may include examining access to care
for uninsured and Medicaid populations and responding to urgent changes
in the healthcare environment. In addition, the person will be
responsible for facilitating the Schweitzer Fellows for Life program.
The Policy Analyst reports to the Executive Director.

*/Key Responsibilities/***

·Analyze local, regional, state, and national health policies and
initiatives

·Manage complex, multi-faceted policy development initiatives with
coalitions, grassroots organizing networks, researchers, advocates, and
policy leaders

·Organize and convene partners of the Regional Health Care Safety Net
Initiative, including policy leaders, community members, and health
providers, in stakeholder meetings and regional forums to develop
momentum for policy change and implementation

·Write research papers, policy briefs and factsheets

·Communicate with government and organizational partners through the
dissemination of policy and research papers, monthly e-newsletters, and
the development of key media messages

·Advocate for best practice health policy adoption to legislators and
local and regional decision-makers

·Develop and implement program evaluation techniques, including online
and paper surveys to assess program and policy development process
effectiveness

·Serve as liaison to the Chicago Partnership for Public Health and the
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s Human and Community
Development Committee, and other coalitions/task forces as they develop.

·Convene working groups and coalitions to develop policy and advocacy
agendas on workforce, healthcare access, and other issues

·Mentor Schweitzer Fellows on the implementation of year-long
health-related community service projects utilizing skills in community
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

·Plan, organize, and oversee Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows for Life
(FFL) activities, including fundraising events, Fellows for Life
networking and skill development events, and FFL mentoring programs.

·Disseminate and promote findings and recommendations broadly among
policy makers, advocates, and media

·Other general administrative duties as assigned including editing,
research, fundraising/grant writing.**

**

*/Skills and qualifications/**:*

·Master's degree preferred in public health, public policy, or related field

·3-5 years of experience in health policy development, advocacy,
research, and/or organizing

·Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and sustain
relationships with diverse coalitions

·Excellent written and oral communication skills

·Ability to articulate and attend to “big picture” issues, while
managing detailed, day-to-day concerns

·Strong knowledge of public policies and programs that affect health and
health care for underserved populations preferred

·Knowledge of community health program theory, including community
assessment, program implementation, and program evaluation

·Self-starting and self-directed work habits

·Demonstrated commitment to health justice and the mission and values of
HMPRG

·Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Publisher

·Ability to effectively use the Internet as a source for information

*//*

Salary commensurate with experience.  To apply, please e-mail a cover
letter, resume, and short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) by March
22, 2013 to: policy@HMPRG.org policy@HMPRG.org>

Development Manager, Delta Institute (Parent Co. of Rebuilding Exchange) - Chicago

Position Description: Development Manager

Delta is a center of innovation that creates market opportunities to achieve environmental sustainability and economic development. In partnership with business, government and local communities, we develop and implement practical solutions to build regional economies that are job rich and inclusive.

Delta Institute is a non-profit organization, formed in 1998, based in Chicago, IL, that works across the  Great Lakes Region. Learn more at: www.delta-institute.org. 

About the Position

Delta Institute is seeking an experienced individual to oversee Delta’s development activities, and associated communications and marketing. This position reports to Delta’s CEO.

Responsibilities 

• Maintain Delta’s development strategy, including collecting input from staff and board members, and align it with Delta’s updated organizational strategy

• Oversee pursuit of funding opportunities, including writing and editing grant proposals and project concept papers

• Undertake funder research, and identify opportunities to cultivate relationships with donors

• Attend and support meetings of the Development Committee of the board

• Prepare marketing and business development materials (e.g. presentations, event blurbs) 

• Assist program and project managers in identifying and pursuing funders 

• Assist in outreach and closing of funding and sponsorship agreements

• Provide writing support as required for board and donor communications

• With staff, write and edit reports, text for Delta’s website, articles for media and other external 

publications

• Write sections of key organizational documents (e.g. annual report) 

• Supervise interns/staff and liaise with contractors providing supporting services, including 

communications, graphic design and media relations/PR.

Required Education and Experience

• College degree required, and advanced degree desired. Education fields desired: business, 

communications, non-profit management and sustainability 

• At least five years working in business development and communications

• Experience working with foundations. Some experience with government agencies, corporate 

sponsors and/or major donors also preferred.

• Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs and internet-based research.

Experience with Salesforce contact management database a plus.

• Knowledge of environmental and economic development issues helpfulesired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Persuasive and organized thinker, with capacity to design and communicate processes to guide 

organizational development operations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, and demonstrate good judgment

• Active team player, including providing timely feedback on others’ work, and identifying linkages 

between projects and programs.

• An interest in the environmental sustainability, community development and non-profit sector.

All Delta Employees are:

• Innovative and creative problem solvers

• Reliable and take pride in the quality of their work

• Adaptable and prepare for problems and opportunities in advance

• Collaborative and strongly value their working relationships

More about this position

Interviews will begin the week of March 11th, with the successful applicant to begin soon after.

Salary commensurate with experience. 

No phone calls or recruiters please.

To apply

Please submit as one pdf file a cover letter, resume and a 500 word writing sample to:

Kelly Farley

Operations and Finance Director

kfarley@delta-institute.org (preferred)

Or mail to

Delta Institute

35 E. Wacker Dr, Suite 1200

Chicago, 60601

The Delta Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time, 30 Hours/Week), IMD Guest House Foundation - Chicago

*IMD Guest House Foundation *

*Volunteer Coordinator *

Reports to: Guest Relations Manager****

FLSA Status: Part Time Exempt (>30 hours per week), paid hourly ****

Preferred Hours: 2:00PM-7:00PM, M-R with some weekends ** **

** **

*Overview*

Volunteer Coordinator is primarily responsible for the recruitment,
training, coordination, and retention of an active volunteer base for the
IMD Guest House Foundation (IMDGHF). This includes the identification of
volunteer needs, development of job functions and descriptions,
interviewing, selecting and assigning volunteer.  Further, the Coordinator
will be in charge of developing and maintaining contact and interest in
volunteering with various service groups in the Chicago community including
faith-based, civic, college, and high school groups.   Additional
responsibilities of the position, to be performed under the direction of
the Guest Relations Manager include regular interaction and contact with
guests and hospital staff to assist with guest and patient stays, checking
guests in and out, assisting with discharge plans, and to make guests feel
at home and comfortable during their stay. ****

** **

*Job Description *

** **

**1.       **Volunteer Program ****

**-          **Produce Volunteer Plan within first 60 days under guidance
of Guest Relations Manager****

**o   **Including: Overall scope of volunteer program, need and
opportunities for volunteers and associated job descriptions and
qualifications, orientation and training program for volunteer, time
keeping, recruitment plan, and performance evaluation system for plan and
volunteers. ****

**-          **Implement volunteer retention strategies to maintain an
active, enthusiastic volunteer base including recognition events on a
periodic basis and a volunteer feedback system. ****

**2.       **Guest Program****

**-          **Develop relevant weekly program activities for guests under
guidance of Guest Relations Manager including educational programs with the
help of participating hospital partners and contributing programming and
service ideas to Guest Relations Manager and Executive Director. ****

**3.       **Additional Responsibilities****

**-          **Identify guests willing to share their
experience/testimonial for internal publication for fundraising or
community relations. ****

**-          **Assist the Guest Relations Manager and Executive Director in
ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for guests at IMDGHF. ****

**-          **Assist Guest Relations Manager with accepting referrals,
making reservations, contacting guests and assisting guests with IMDGHF
related needs as they arise. ****

**-          **Preform other assigned duties. ****

*Qualifications *

**-          **Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related
field required****

**-          **Background in social work preferred ****

**-          **1 year of volunteer supervisory experience or semester
internship with nonprofit organization with volunteers ****

**-          **Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to project
professional competence, leadership capability and personal maturity ****

**-          **Ability to effectively communicate and work with people with
diverse abilities, needs and backgrounds ****

**-          **Experience with patients/family members under duress****

**-          **Familiarity working with hospitals and large institutions ***
*

** **

*Organization Background *

** **

Founded in 1999, IMD Guest House Foundation, 501(c) 3 nonprofit
organization, provides affordable accommodations for patients and their
families that travel to receive medical care at Chicago area hospitals.
Each month the Guest House provides 360 nights of service to families in
need of affordable lodging near to medical care. Our facility is
conveniently located in the Illinois Medical District on the campus of the
University of Illinois at Chicago close to our partner hospitals; John H.
Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Rush University Medical Center and
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System.  IMDGHF currently
operates 16 guest rooms. ****

** **

*Please send resumes to: HR – IMD Guesthouse Foundation, 818 S. Wolcott
Ave. #303 (SRH Building) Chicago, IL 60612*

* *

*E-mail resumes to: **robinc@imdguesthouse.org*
<robinc@imdguesthouse.org>*(No Phone calls)
*

Director-Level Positions at Living Cities - Washington DC (and Nationwide)

Director of Collaborative Change

The Collaborative Change Cluster is responsible for the development and implementation of a diverse portfolio of Living Cities’ activities. This includes leading all efforts that land in places and are focused on transforming systems to achieve population level results; namely, supporting the establishment of local, cross sector/cross discipline leadership infrastructures and managing networks/channels that enable faster adoption of innovation and the intentional cross-fertilization of ideas nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial, innovative leader who seeks to drive broad-based, systems-level change throughout the country. The Director will have the opportunity to trail blaze in the emerging collaborative change/collective impact field, with regular access to leaders at the highest levels of philanthropy, policy, and business. Reporting to the Living Cities CEO and serving on the organization’s senior leadership team, the Director of Collaborative Change will ensure that the work of the cluster is cross-cutting, innovative and impactful.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Planning

• Identify and communicate commonalities and patterns across cluster programs, geographies and/or organizations to evolve Living Cities’ thinking and approaches and to build more successful programs in the future
• Conceptualize and articulate cluster goals, creating plans of action to attain those goals, and identifying metrics to measure success
• Develop new opportunities for cross-fertilization and knowledge sharing across sectors and geographies to facilitate cross-site adoption and adaptation

Organizational Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance on organizational strategy, serving as a thought leader and senior executive for Living Cities as a whole
• Oversee organization-wide governance committees chaired by Living Cities’ members
• Communicate cluster goals, commonalities, and patterns throughout the organization in order to find opportunities for cross-cutting strategy and learning
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex collaborative change, representing Living Cities externally by speaking at conferences, writing op-eds, blogs, articles and white papers, and facilitating convenings

Cluster Management

• Manage and develop the Collaborative Change team, coaching staff and creating staff development plans, modeling effective management and sharing feedback to nurture professional growth
• Oversee implementation of cluster’s plan of action
• Keep cluster and organization abreast of trends and developments in the field of collaborative change and ensure that they inform Living Cities’ work
• Serve as a conduit for information gathering and dissemination, ensuring that work of the cluster is communicated across Living Cities and that the initiatives happening in other areas of Living Cities are leveraged by the Collaborative Change team

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of twelve years of relevant work experience, including program direction, public sector leadership, policy development, advocacy and/or grantmaking
• Experience running an organization or government agency and/or serving as Chief of Staff to an elected official or senior government official strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in changing complex systems and policies; a proven ability to lead a complex, cross-sector, multi-dimensional initiative that seeks population-level results preferred
• Deep knowledge of urban policy and the issues affecting low-income urban residents from multiple perspectives
• Experience designing and facilitating trainings and meetings; managing large work groups
• Ability to work across multiple constituent groups, providing technical assistance, thought leadership and/or other services, enabling local leaders and practitioners to advance their work
• Demonstrated success managing teams, including the hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff, interns, and consultants
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to serve as an external voice for the work of Living Cities and the Collaborative Change cluster
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to conduct and communicate strategic, systems-level analysis
• Ability to navigate complex environments and conversations, with the cultural competency to work across sectors, populations and settings, building deep and lasting relationships with Living Cities members, local policy-makers and practitioners, and other invested stakeholders
• Resourcefulness and resiliency, with the creativity and adaptability to find multiple paths and solutions to overcome challenges
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a demanding environment
• Good sense of humor and teamwork
• Master’s degree or equivalent training

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To Apply Click Here

- See more at: http://www.livingcities.org/careers/?id=16#sthash.yjHL7M4v.dpuf

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Associate Director, The Integration Initiative

In 2010, Living Cities launched The Integration Initiative (TII) to support cities that are harnessing existing momentum and leadership for change, overhauling long obsolete systems and fundamentally reshaping their communities and policies to increase opportunity for low-income residents. Five initial TII sites were selected: Baltimore, MD; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Newark, NJ and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. In aggregate, the sites received an investment of more than $80 million in grants, flexible debt, and commercial debt by Living Cities and its members. They also participate in an array of formal and informal partnership and knowledge exchange opportunities including one-on-one meetings, site visits, and cross-site convenings known as “Learning Communities.” In addition to direct work with and across the sites, Living Cities captures and documents the lessons from the on-the-ground efforts in TII sites to share with key stakeholders in the nonprofit, philanthropic, private, and public sectors.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about driving large-scale change across multiple cities and working with a wide range of stakeholders from private industry, the public sector and the philanthropic community. Reporting to the Director, Collaborative Change and partnering with an outstanding team of colleagues, associates, consultants and external partners, the Associate Director will provide thought leadership and drive progress on this signature Living Cities initiative, ensuring that The Integration Initiative’s work and learning is fully integrated into the broader organizational portfolio at all levels.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setting strategic direction and providing ongoing leadership for this multi-site, multi-year, complex initiative
• Leading a cross-functional team of members from different Living Cities units; ensuring that the breadth of expertise from different parts of the organization are fully harnessed and brought to bear on this signature initiative and that the knowledge gleaned from TII informs the rest of Living Cities’ work.
• Designing and implementing the next round of TII, adding new sites and deepening impact within existing sites, identifying common needs and supervising the development of training curricula, tools and resources to address those needs
• Stewarding bi-annual Learning Communities, conducting site visits and developing other convenings to accelerate work in each city and across the portfolio
• Preparing and monitoring the overall TII work plan and budget, supervising Living Cities staff and consultants as appropriate
• Aligning and coordinating the work of TII with the work of other Living Cities teams and other investments, identifying potential opportunities for additional exploration and/or influence that emerge out of the initiative’s work
• Building and maintaining relationships with external partners to extend the influence and impact of the initiative and accelerate adoption of the initiative’s principles and activities beyond selected sites
• Actively engaging Living Cities members in the work of TII through formal and informal mechanisms, including co-staffing a governance body responsible for TII
• Ensure fidelity to the process established for collecting common data across sites in order to assess the collective impact of the Network
• Documenting and publishing some of the key learnings coming out of TII and representing Living Cities’ perspectives at national meetings and conferences with key public officials and other audiences
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• CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including program direction, public sector leadership, policy development, advocacy and/or grantmaking; demonstrated participation in changing complex systems and policies and/or a proven ability to lead a complex, cross-sector, multi-dimensional initiative preferred
• Deep knowledge of urban policy and the issues affecting low-income urban residents from multiple perspectives
• Expertise in results-based accountability measurements
• Experience designing and facilitating trainings and meetings; managing large work groups
• Ability to work across multiple constituent groups, providing technical assistance, thought leadership and/or other services, enabling local leaders and practitioners to advance their work
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to serve as an external voice for the work of The Integration Initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity conduct and communicate strategic, systems-level analysis
• Ability to navigate complex environments and conversations, with the cultural competency to work across sectors, populations and settings, building deep and lasting relationships with Living Cities members, local policy-makers and practitioners, and other invested stakeholders
• Resourcefulness and resiliency; with the creativity and adaptability to find multiple paths and solutions to overcome challenges
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail in a demanding environment
• Good sense of humor and teamwork
• Master’s degree or equivalent training
• Ability to travel roughly 40%
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• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To Apply Click Here

- See more at: http://www.livingcities.org/careers/?id=17#sthash.fPjopfCQ.dpuf

Two Positions with IDOT - Chicago and Springfield, IL

The deadline for applicants to submit their names for consideration is 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Applicants will not be accepted after that time 
and date.
All applicants will receive a position description for the position they are 
applying for. If you have any questions, please contact Halie Zulauf or Karla 
Gathard at 217/782-5594.


Classification: Technical Manager IV Salary Range: $4,915 - $8,975
Position Title: Transit Operating Program Manager - Southern Union Position: Yes No
Position Number: PW414-23-80-601-00-01 IPR#: 36892
Office/Central Bureau/District/Work Address:
Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation/2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL
Description Of Duties:
This position is responsible for the review, analysis, and program management of public transportation operating assistance grants in the southern portion of the state of Illinois; provides assistance to urban and rural communities with grant related issues, technical assistance, and meeting federal and state program compliance requirements for the southern area of Illinois, and for managing the Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP). In addition, this position assists the Section Chief Transit Operating - Southern in managing day-to-day grant activities associated with state and federal operating assistance programs.

Special Qualifications:
The following criteria is required:
 Valid driver’s license
 Statewide travel with occasional overnight stays
The following criteria is desired:
 Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college preferably with major courses in accounting, finance, business administration, transportation planning or related field, and at least three years of relevant work experience. A Master's degree may substitute for one year's experience, and four years of relevant work experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
 An understanding of financial management and general accounting principles, public transportation operations,
and governmental grant programs
Shift/Remarks:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm / Monday - Friday
PM 1862 (Rev. 04/08/09)PM 1244A (Rev. 08/07)

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DATE: December 12, 2011
POSITION: Transit Operating Program
Manager - Southern
APPROVED BY: David Spacek OFFICE/DIVISION: Public & Intermodal Transportation
CODE: PW414-23-80-601-00-01
REPORTS TO: Section Chief Transit Operating -
Southern

Position Purpose
This position is responsible for the review, analysis, and program management of public transportation
operating assistance grants in the southern portion of the state of Illinois. This position provides assistance to both urban and rural communities with various populations with grant related issues, technical assistance, and meeting the federal and state program compliance requirements for the southern area of Illinois and management of the Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP). In addition, this position is responsible for assisting the Section Chief of Transit Operating - Southern in managing the day-to-day grant activities associated with the state and federal operating assistance programs.

Dimensions
Operating Grants Administered (annual): 45-50
Total Grant Funds (annual): In excess of $200 Million

Nature and Scope
This position reports to the Section Chief of Transit Operating - Southern as do three Transit Operating Project Managers. This position has no subordinates. This position is responsible for the effective management and compliance oversight of public transportation operating assistance programs in the southern portion of Illinois, encompassing application review, pre-award, approval and implementation activities. The grant programs involved are intended to benefit both urban and rural transit systems located in Southern Illinois. Since the local officials are typically unfamiliar with the administrative complexities associated with such programs, especially in the rural areas, the incumbent serves
as the program coordinator and primary contact person on behalf of both the federal and state operating
assistance programs with recipient communities. As a program manager, the incumbent will interact and
provide assistance to more than 25 local government and service operators in the implementation and
operation of their public and intermodal transportation systems.

The greatest challenges to this position are to maintain current knowledge of policies/regulations related to the programs, identify and implement changes as new policies and/or programs are developed, maintain current operating assistance needs for rural and urban transit systems, and reconcile eligible cost and requisition issues. Typical problems include providing timely and accurate services to communities applying for grants and ensuring that grantees are in compliance with federal and state program compliance requirements.

The incumbent serves as principal reviewer for assigned applications to ensure that the project is beneficial and economical. S/He ensures reporting requirements are met; requisitions are complete, accurate and justified; and PM 1244A (Rev. 08/07)

accurate grant and accounting records of all grant actions and funds disbursed are maintained. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring program compliance of federal and state operating assistance grants. The incumbent assists the Section Chief in developing operating assistance funding levels in the preparation of the annual operating assistance programs. The incumbent may be called upon to perform special high priority assignments related to division activities.

Problems outside the scope of program guidelines, policies and procedures are discussed with the Section Chief in order to determine a recommended course of action. In instances where new policy or precedent could be set by the incumbent’s actions, consultation with and approval from the supervisor is required. This position is constrained by departmental as well as federal/state rules and regulations.
This position has contact with divisional staff, representatives of the Offices of Planning and Programming, Finance and Administration, Chief Counsel and Office of Communications. Externally the incumbent has contacts with consultant firms, local private/public and intermodal transportation agencies, local/state officials, not-for-profit agency representatives, the Federal Transit Administration, the public and vendors. These tasks often require the incumbent to travel, sometimes overnight, and make presentations to transit officials and providers.

The effectiveness of the position can be measured by the ability of the incumbent to provide proper
management of operating assistance programs by understanding these programs, communicating relevant information to grantees and promptly and accurately processing grant and payment documents.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Remains abreast of federal/state guidelines and requirements to ensure proper administration of
programs.
2. Provides guidance to grantees regarding operating assistance issues and ensures program compliance
with federal and state policies and procedures.
3. Assists the Section Chief with the annual development and maintenance of the northern Illinois
operating assistance program to plan for funding and scheduling of projects.
4. Serves as the state’s contact for operating programs administered in Southern Illinois which includes
formulating positions, responding to inquiries, and providing coordination with other state agencies and
other states.
5. Provides technical services for program participants which may also involve providing liaison services to assist participant efforts to contract for professional services within federal/state requirements.
6. Conducts presentations to county boards, city councils, transit related organizations and special
interest groups regarding policies.
7. Reviews grant applications and payment requisitions for accuracy, program compliance and eligibility.
8. Performs duties in compliance with department safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

Planner, Community Development - Libertyville, IL (Lake County, Chicago Suburbs)

Planner- Community Development

Tracking Code

PBD.10900.1921

Job Description

This position will be responsible for administration of housing projects funded through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a grant funded position, continued employment is contingent on continued funding.

Primary responsibilities would include administration of housing projects. Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the advanced analysis of technical data and major project work in planning and general administration of grant programs. This is a professional position involving responsibility for housing and community development programs. Responsibilities of this position include: assistance with the preparation of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan; assistance in the development and/or updates to operating policies and procedures for administration of the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program, Supportive Housing Program (SHP) and other housing/homeless and community development programs in which the County may participate, and homeless assistance programs, including evaluation of funding applications, the provision of technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, program and project management/financial record keeping abilities, and monitoring of grantee performance; facilitating the local Continuum of Care (CoC) process along with administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); assistance in the facilitation of the public participation process; and presentations on CDBG and HOME, ESG, and/or SHP Program matters to various commissions and committees, the County Board, and other public or private groups. Performs related work as required or assigned. There is a need for staff attendance at occasional morning or night meetings.

Required Skills

Strong management and communication skills needed. Considerable knowledge (and understanding) of community development principles and practices of urban/regional planning, community development or public administration, affordable housing financing and development, and housing /homeless and community development programs and resources. Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal legislation affecting community development and housing. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of program/project management and administration. Excellent communication skills as shown by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, community and public officials, State and Federal agency representatives, and members of the public. Ability to prepare and review complex studies and reports. Strong research and analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills.

Required Experience

Completion of a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in urban or regional planning, business or public administration, social science, or a closely related field.  Master's degree is preferred.  Preference may be given to candidates holding an advanced degree and/or practical experience with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, ESG or NSP Programs, housing experience preferred.  Experience with direct administration of the Continuum of Care process and the Homeless Management Information System is preferred.  Three years progressively responsible experience in planning at the level of Planner or three years experience in the housing or community development field, with emphasis on housing, is preferred.

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL TO INCLUDE A DRUG SCREEN.

Job Location

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Salary

45,867.00 - 65,808.00 USD

Applications will be accepted

3 weeks