Illinois State Board of Education
Program Coordinator
Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
POSITION TITLE:
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT - YOUTH IN CARE (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1399) LOCATION:
SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$62,449 - $78,917 Reporting to the Supervisor, serves as the Agency's Youth in Care point of contact as required per ESSA; reviews and approves federal and state grant applications; serves as the Agency's point of contact on suicide prevention and substance abuse and prevention. Overview
Position responsible for foster care coordination, grant review and approvals, and cross-department collaboration to support youth in care initiatives, suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention. Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the foster care point of contact for the Agency. Provides technical assistance internally and externally on foster care. Works cross-departmentally to approve foster care plans as required by state and federal law. Assists program staff in the review and approval of federal and state grant programs for competitive and formula grant opportunities. Ensures compliance with legislation and reporting requirements. Works collaboratively with other team members to support work related to substance abuse and prevention. Works collaboratively with internal and external groups to develop and disseminate resources. Ensures compliance to mandates related to suicide and substance abuse. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling, School Nursing or Mental Health, or, a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) in school-based or school-linked wellness services or programs. Two years of experience in coordinating projects and training. Ability to conceptualize, design, conduct or collaborate in the conduct of highly complex policy related projects/studies. Demonstrated ability to define and solve complex problems. Ability to effectively present complex information to various audiences in writing and formal/informal presentations. Ability to work with others in a collaborative approach. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education, Training, and Research Industries Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and E-Learning Providers
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PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT - YOUTH IN CARE (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1399) LOCATION:
SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$62,449 - $78,917 Reporting to the Supervisor, serves as the Agency's Youth in Care point of contact as required per ESSA; reviews and approves federal and state grant applications; serves as the Agency's point of contact on suicide prevention and substance abuse and prevention. Overview
Position responsible for foster care coordination, grant review and approvals, and cross-department collaboration to support youth in care initiatives, suicide prevention, and substance abuse prevention. Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the foster care point of contact for the Agency. Provides technical assistance internally and externally on foster care. Works cross-departmentally to approve foster care plans as required by state and federal law. Assists program staff in the review and approval of federal and state grant programs for competitive and formula grant opportunities. Ensures compliance with legislation and reporting requirements. Works collaboratively with other team members to support work related to substance abuse and prevention. Works collaboratively with internal and external groups to develop and disseminate resources. Ensures compliance to mandates related to suicide and substance abuse. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Social Work, School Psychology, School Counseling, School Nursing or Mental Health, or, a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) in school-based or school-linked wellness services or programs. Two years of experience in coordinating projects and training. Ability to conceptualize, design, conduct or collaborate in the conduct of highly complex policy related projects/studies. Demonstrated ability to define and solve complex problems. Ability to effectively present complex information to various audiences in writing and formal/informal presentations. Ability to work with others in a collaborative approach. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education, Training, and Research Industries Education Administration Programs, Primary and Secondary Education, and E-Learning Providers
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