Description:

　　JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

　　PROJECT COORDINATOR

　　Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

　　Number of Vacancies : 1

　　The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, MOPD is excited to announce an open Project Coordinator position which will lead our Substance Use Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. This is a grant funded position through the State of Illinois which strives to address prevention strategies for Deaf and hard of hearing students, grade 6-12 throughout the State.

　　This role requires strong communication and project coordination skills. Preference will be given to an individual in this role who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a passion for teaching and facilitating conversations with youth.

　　Essential Duties

　　Oversees SUPPD staff and work operations to ensure established goals and objectives are met

　　Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of program operations, plans work schedules and priorities for project activities

　　Participates in preparing SUPPD project or program operating budgets and monitors budget expenditures

　　Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation

　　Develops marketing strategies to encourage participation in City projects and programs

　　Audits and approves contractor and consultant vouchers for payment

　　Acts as a liaison with City departments, public and private agencies, and business organizations to secure commitments in providing services to program participants, sharing program information, and obtaining additional funding support

　　Monitors and provides direction to consultants engaged in administering program activities

　　Prepares narrative and statistical program status reports

　　Attends community, civic, and business organization meetings to promote department programs or Citywide initiatives.

　　NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class.

　　Work Location: MOPD Field Office

　　Address: 2102 W. Ogden Ave

　　Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

　　THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

　　Qualifications:

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

　　Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctor Degree program.

　　SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

　　This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

　　Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

　　Proficiency in using MS Office applications

　　Proficiency in writing and editing reports.

　　Proficiency in American Sign Language

　　Previous work experience with housing programs

　　Previous experience in customer service

　　Previous interaction with the disability community and disability organizations

　　Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

　　Evaluation : Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

　　Residency Requirement : All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or [email protected] . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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

　　Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT) Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 02/06/2024. No exceptions will be made.

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

　　City of Chicago

　　Brandon Johnson, Mayor