Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
PROJECT COORD
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Project Coordinator
Department of Family and Support Services
Senior Services Division
Number of Positions:
2
Starting Salary:
$73,140
Location:
1615 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60622
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; weekend/evenings as needed
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
Bid Instructions Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
1. Check the box on your profile titled (Currently employed by the City of Chicago).
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled payee/employee number).
3. Select your correct bargaining unit.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT on 10/30/202.
Under general supervision, the class coordinates the administration, development and implementation of a specific project or program moderate in size and scope for a City department; and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties
Support Senior Services, including but not limited to the Caregiver Portfolio, Dementia Initiatives, and other programs.
Conduct and convene community outreach events with DFSS staff, DFSS delegate agencies, and other community partners such as community resource fairs and presentations, trainings, and workshops on caregiving and dementia, as well as the coordination of outreach for Memory Cafes run by delegate agencies.
Establish awareness of Senior Services including but not limited to Caregiver Portfolio, Caregiver Education, dementia care services, and disseminate caregiver information while maintaining rapport between community institutions such as Regional and Satellite Senior Centers, libraries, aldermanic offices, hospitals and DFSS.
Attend community meetings and serve as a liaison with City departments, public and private agencies and businesses to secure commitments in providing services to program participants, community groups, sharing program, Divisional, and Departmental information and other related activities.
Support Delegate Agencies with caregiver program implementation.
Serve in special committees related to areas of concern of and protection for caregivers, older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Develop, oversee marketing strategies to encourage participation in related projects and programs and ensure distribution to relevant community outlets.
Communicate with caregivers or older adults and/or professionals who may be seeking resources.
Contact existing and potential participants for recruitment, retention, and follow up.
Refer clients to information and assistance team to link to other services. Project coordinator(s) will complete data collection and entry on Salesforce/Chi311 App, AgingIS, and TCARE and prepare periodic reports on activities, status, and progress of funder metrics and outputs.
Administer screeners, assessments and monitor data.
Input, approve Delegate Agency vouchers for payment and enter APS and EA entry and tracking.
Provide SHIP information and Medicare / Medicaid counseling.
Successfully complete training and certification for IDOA programs.
Perform Divisional and other related duties as assigned.
Additional duties may be required.
Location 1615 W Chicago Ave Chicago 60622
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Weekend / Evenings as needed
This position is in the Career Service 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration in a similar setting.
Relevant bachelor's degree.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following
Previous project management experience.
Previous work experience managing social service programs with an emphasis on Senior Services or the aging population.
Previous experience developing, managing, and conducting community outreach plans.
Bilingual—English and Spanish.
Application Evaluation Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances that provide preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of socio‑economically disadvantaged areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Political Sponsorship and Recommendations All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
Benefits and Salary Information For information on our employee benefits please visit our benefits website at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html.
For information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf.
Contact City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Services Division
Number of Positions:
2
Starting Salary:
$73,140
Location:
1615 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60622
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; weekend/evenings as needed
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
Bid Instructions Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
1. Check the box on your profile titled (Currently employed by the City of Chicago).
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled payee/employee number).
3. Select your correct bargaining unit.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT on 10/30/202.
Under general supervision, the class coordinates the administration, development and implementation of a specific project or program moderate in size and scope for a City department; and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties
Support Senior Services, including but not limited to the Caregiver Portfolio, Dementia Initiatives, and other programs.
Conduct and convene community outreach events with DFSS staff, DFSS delegate agencies, and other community partners such as community resource fairs and presentations, trainings, and workshops on caregiving and dementia, as well as the coordination of outreach for Memory Cafes run by delegate agencies.
Establish awareness of Senior Services including but not limited to Caregiver Portfolio, Caregiver Education, dementia care services, and disseminate caregiver information while maintaining rapport between community institutions such as Regional and Satellite Senior Centers, libraries, aldermanic offices, hospitals and DFSS.
Attend community meetings and serve as a liaison with City departments, public and private agencies and businesses to secure commitments in providing services to program participants, community groups, sharing program, Divisional, and Departmental information and other related activities.
Support Delegate Agencies with caregiver program implementation.
Serve in special committees related to areas of concern of and protection for caregivers, older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Develop, oversee marketing strategies to encourage participation in related projects and programs and ensure distribution to relevant community outlets.
Communicate with caregivers or older adults and/or professionals who may be seeking resources.
Contact existing and potential participants for recruitment, retention, and follow up.
Refer clients to information and assistance team to link to other services. Project coordinator(s) will complete data collection and entry on Salesforce/Chi311 App, AgingIS, and TCARE and prepare periodic reports on activities, status, and progress of funder metrics and outputs.
Administer screeners, assessments and monitor data.
Input, approve Delegate Agency vouchers for payment and enter APS and EA entry and tracking.
Provide SHIP information and Medicare / Medicaid counseling.
Successfully complete training and certification for IDOA programs.
Perform Divisional and other related duties as assigned.
Additional duties may be required.
Location 1615 W Chicago Ave Chicago 60622
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Weekend / Evenings as needed
This position is in the Career Service 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration in a similar setting.
Relevant bachelor's degree.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following
Previous project management experience.
Previous work experience managing social service programs with an emphasis on Senior Services or the aging population.
Previous experience developing, managing, and conducting community outreach plans.
Bilingual—English and Spanish.
Application Evaluation Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances that provide preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of socio‑economically disadvantaged areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
Political Sponsorship and Recommendations All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
Benefits and Salary Information For information on our employee benefits please visit our benefits website at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html.
For information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf.
Contact City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor
#J-18808-Ljbffr