at TASC, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:Working at TASC: At TASC, we serve people who have cases in courts, corrections, and family service systems across Illinois — and we help people move beyond their involvement in these systems, rebuild their lives, and connect to positive supports in the community. When you work with TASC, you're part of a team committed to reducing people's involvement with the justice system, increasing health and recovery, and advancing racial and social justice. We also strive to reform systems through public policy work in Illinois and nationally, and through our consulting services across the globe.
Through TASC's Center for Health and Justice, we inform public policy; provide consulting, training, and technical assistance; and conduct research to advance knowledge and evidence-based practice.
We are seeking a full time Program Manager
Starting at $52,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.
Summary: This position is responsible for the management of consulting, training, and technical assistance projects at the intersection of justice and health policy. The Program Manager will work independently with internal staff and external partners, agencies, consultants, trainers, and organizations to accomplish this work. This position is located in the state of Illinois.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages consulting/technical assistance and training projects designed to build first responder & community behavioral health linkages, reduce recidivism and build community recovery.
- Provides high-quality technical assistance/educational activities, including on-site and remote training, technical assistance and coaching, research, writing (short and long documents), conducting interviews, and developing and giving presentations.
- Works extensively with consulting clients, project partners and funders, cultivating positive, productive relationships and providing excellent customer service.
- Develops project documentation, narratives, and budgets for consulting and training projects and contracts.
- Presents regular updates on existing and potential projects through developing and maintaining appropriate reports and tools, as well as in supervision and team meetings.
- Ensures timely completion/delivery of quality contract deliverables, programmatic action plans, and financial reports, consulting services and related services and products through coordination with CHJ and TASC staff, consultants, and external partners.
- Ensures privacy of confidential information and materials, including proprietary business and protected client matters.
Our Ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in public health, public policy, criminology, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in relevant fields, including the safety net health system and the justice system field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience in the field of deflection, pre-arrest diversion, co-responder, and community responder deflection models.
- Experience, understanding and knowledge on delivery of consulting and technical assistance services. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe and Google business products.
- Strong project and financial m
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Tasc, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.
