JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Director

Department of Public Health

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $86, 520

Under direction, functions as a mid-level manager, responsible for managing the operational and administrative functions of a social service, public health or public service programs of considerable size and scope, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages the strategic planning, policy development and implementation of a major departmental social or public service program
• Develops the Program's work objectives, quality standards and performance measures
• Directs the development and management of program administrative functions
• Develops and maintains electronic storage of program documents
• Assists with developing and administering compliance trainings and education throughout the Department
• Serves as a liaison between other City departments, outside agencies and the general public and other City and agencies
• Represents the department in meetings and special task force initiatives to address various community and public service issues
• Manages and directs special projects and initiatives
• Acts as a liaison with various local, governmental, and community based coalitions and agencies in an effort to enhance and promote departmental services and program
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures
• Assists in investigations related to reports of suspected violations of HIPAA
• Identifies and researches specific problems and areas of opportunities and concerns and makes recommendations necessary to ensure program and operational efficiency
• Responds to public inquiries and comments regarding program concerns and complaints
• May oversee staff responsible for the oversight of a social or public service initiative or program (e.g., setting program goals and priorities, delivery of program services, and monitoring of delegate agencies)

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 111 W. Washington

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30-4:30

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus five years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, of which two years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous work experience planning, implementing or administering public health, social service or related field programs, preferably in a public sector setting

* Knowledge of public health practice sufficient to adhere to HIPPA standards

* Advanced proficiency in Office Suite sufficient to prepare reports and document program activities

* Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro skills

* Previous work experience with developing and writing policies and/or procedures

* Previous work experience with planning, managing, and executing multiple projects at once

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 05/16/2024