IDHS Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Puerto Rican Cultural Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Reports to: Directors of Violence Prevention and Intervention

Program/Department: Violence Prevention and Intervention

Classification: Exempt

Revision Date: February 2023


SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs administrative and technical work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering needs assessments for youth. The Program Coordinator works in collaboration with our partner agencies, schools, and other youth service providers in the delivery of services and in compliance with the program mission.


TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Attend required training as assigned by IDHS supervisory, including successful completion of all training. ? To continue and deepen the work plan created by the Violence Prevention and Intervention Department in a sustainable and strategic way that includes continued implementation of prevention, education, and awareness programming efforts for all incoming participants.

? Supervise Street Interventionist, Case Managers and Victim Specialists including recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, developing and evaluating all staff members.

? Implement Memorandums of Understanding with local and statewide Support Agencies to enhance community prevention, education, awareness, and advocacy services.

? Work with West Town Law Office to ensure participants receive the legal assistance needed

? Provide data driven meetings for all staff members on a monthly basis to enhance and reorganize strategic approaches to reducing violence in the Humboldt Park community.

? Enhance current training for faculty, staff, and interns to include trauma-informed response, self-care, and awareness of resources.

? Continue to develop and implement evaluation tools to assess programs

? Review program reports, participant evaluations, statistical data, and other relevant information to make recommendations on scope, size, and the nature of future programs.

? Collaborate with PRCC’s Public Health department to ensure all participants receive the clinical mental health services needed to engage in a process of healing.

? Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Violence Prevention and Intervention Department.

  • Maintain resident files in accordance with program and funding requirements to ensure overall agency compliance and to ensure resident confidentiality
  • Develop, collaborate, conduct, and maintains contacts with community organizations and educational institutions for the purpose of outreach, recruitment, and positive public relations
  • Attends the PRCC and program-specific and organizational activities and meetings, including but not limited to the monthly organization-wide General Assembly
  • Participates in organizational annual events including but not limited to the Puerto Rican People’s Parade, Fiesta Boricua, Three Kings Day, and Haunted Paseo Boricua
  • Performs other functions assigned


This position requires compliance with all of The PRCC’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, all policies and procedures, and Regulatory Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.


Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working with the target population
  • Experience working in nonprofit work or program management
  • Driver's License
  • Knowledge of Criminal Justice System
  • Street intervention and violence prevention best practices

SKILLS:

  • Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred
  • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
  • Ability to write, create reports and prepare PowerPoint presentations for Training Purposes (English and Spanish)
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • The ability to work in a team environment and provide support to fellow team members is essential
  • Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications is required including Microsoft Office Suite, database management, spreadsheet applications, email, and Internet applications

LICENSURE:

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OSHA Category equal-opportunity regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a condition of employment.


Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $36,000

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO


EEO Statement:

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


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