Program Manager Illinois Deflection at Tasc, Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job 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.

In this position, you will be part of TASC's Center for Health and Justice (CHJ). CHJ informs public policy; provides consulting, training, and technical assistance; and conducts research to advance knowledge and evidence-based practice. CHJ partners with program leaders, policymakers, and researchers across the country and offers solutions to improve community health, reduce rearrest, and save money.

We are currently looking for full-time: Program Manager

Starting at $52,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc

Location: TASC office located in Illinois, depending on town of residence

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 management skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, self-directed, resourceful, and self-motivated
• Ability to work efficiently, both independently as well as in a team
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with diverse partners
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Experience and comfort with public speaking
• Ability to articulate and attend to big picture issues while managing detailed, day-to-day concerns
• Ability to prepare written materials for various audiences, including reports and correspondences.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• STD/LTD
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time
• Core holiday calendar year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TAC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

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