About the Role
POSITION TITLE: SC2 Project Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Senior VP of Operations
About the SC2 Collaborative
Nonviolence Chicago is serving as the hub for the SC2 initiative in the Austin community. The SC2 Austin Collaborative came together to begin scaling their promising programs throughout Austin to achieve community-level violence reduction by scaling up services to individuals at highest risk of violence. This unprecedented level of coordination, alignment, and investment in direct service provision to the highest risk individuals will not only provide lessons for local replication but may also serve as a model that can be deployed in other cities across the nation.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The SC2 Project Coordinator is a critical member of the SC2 Collaborative team and a vital component of the overall SC2 implementation in the Austin neighborhood. Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a detail oriented and proactive person who can collaborate with multiple types of program staff including outreach workers, clinicians, job coaches, and program managers from Nonviolence Chicago and SC2 partner organizations. This position requires flexibility, the ability to thrive in an evolving environment and passion for the mission of Nonviolence Chicago.
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Senior VP of Operations, COO, and the SC2 team to ensure alignment between departments, support bi-weekly steering committee meetings and track overall SC2 implementation progress towards objectives, among other duties. The Project Coordinator reports to the Senior VP of Operations and will work closely with cross functional teams within Nonviolence Chicago including outreach, behavioral health and programs. This position will be based on the west side of Chicago (in Austin and West Garfield Park).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate organizational planning and implementation with SC2 Collaborative leadership.
o Support bi-weekly steering committee meetings by creating agendas, managing meeting invites and attendance, and capturing next steps.
o Coordinate successful implementation by knowing the details of all aspects of the Collaborative and leveraging the steering committee when their leadership and decision-making authority is needed to move the work forward.
o Generate bi-weekly implementation reports for the Collaborative leadership to convey specific task status, any challenges experienced, and areas for input.
• With guidance from Nonviolence Chicago leadership, develop and track an implementation work plan
o Support on-going documentation of SC2 initiative meetings and activities (such as canvassing) to aid regular grant reporting.
o Prepare and submit reports.
o Ensure project goals are moving forward effectively.
o Track progress toward agreed upon goals as outlined in grant deliverables.
o Monitor quality control of partner organizations to ensure standards and protocols are met across the project.
o Track KPI’s
o Monitor if a workstream falls behind schedule and troubleshoot with INVC SC2 team how to get back on track; maintain an up-to-date risk list for each workstream.
o Participate in regular SC2 data meetings to be able to support the use of Apricot across department and Collaborative partners
• Support work groups to ensure each work stream remains on track; outreach/dashboard, care coordination, data, workforce development, and communications.
o Develop agendas for each work group meeting.
o Facilitate meetings and capture next steps.
o Communicate with work group members in between meetings to ensure agreements upon tasks are completed on time.
• Recognize opportunities for communication and problem solving across work groups.
• Ensure clear and open communication between partners.
o Assist with communication flow between partners as well as within each organization.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
· Bachelor’s degree in human services field (ie. sociology, social work, etc.).
· At least five years (5) year’s professional experience, preferably in the non-profit, foundation or government sector
· Prior experience in large scale project coordination required.
· Incredibly detail oriented, with the ability to produce high quality work efficiently and with minimal oversight.
· Excellent computer skills and experience working closely with Microsoft Excel
· Willingness to take proactive ownership of projects and meet deadlines; ability to communicate roadblocks and propose solutions.
· Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to bettering yourself
· Familiarity with Chicago neighborhoods and the fundamental drivers of violence
· Knowledge of community violence intervention strategies or other related human service interventions.
· Experience working in a with communities of color.
· High integrity and alignment with the collaborative’s mission and partners organization’s values including commitment to social justice and racial equity.
· Ability and commitment to maintain high-level of confidentiality.
· Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices
· No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence
· Valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance, and good driving record
Salary & Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The salary range for the position is $60,000 - $65,000.
The Institute puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
• ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical
• MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
• Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance
• Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian
• VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land
• Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost
• Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
• Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of
• 12 paid holidays
• Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
• Training and Professional Development Plan
• Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Will preparation services.
• On-staff notaries available to eligible employees.
• ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions
About Institute for Nonviolence Chicago
The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago’s mission is to end the cycle of violence using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s principles and teachings of nonviolence. Informed by a philosophy of nonviolence, Nonviolence Chicago will establish caring and sustained relationships with participants engaged in the cycle of violence. We will emphasize partnerships with community members, leaders, social service providers, and local law enforcement to reduce community levels of violence. We will help create a safer, healthier environment for young adults, youth, and their families. These general approaches will be specifically addressed using for major methods: Community Violence Intervention (CVI) / Street Outreach, Individualized Service Provision, Victim Support Services, and Nonviolence Training.
To apply, please send a cover letter along with your resume to hiring@nonviolencechicago.org.
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago -- EEO Statement
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