BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT COORDINATOR - SENIORS

Department of Family and Support Services

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $73,140.00/Year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 02/23/2025

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 AND

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

The Project Coordinator manages components of projects, programs, or initiatives within the Seniors Division. Projects may include new program development and implementation, social service system change, and system change initiatives that require cross-agency/ cross-partner collaboration. The position oversees a portfolio of seniors programs that deliver services to vulnerable populations, monitors grant funding and program budgets, and reports performance outcomes. The Project Coordinator also supports policy and planning by researching and staying abreast of best practices and may serve as division representative in collaborative projects lead by other partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Oversees contracted agency operations including case management reviews to ensure program goals and objectives are metDevelops and implements operating policies and procedures for contracted agencies to ensure adherence to city, state and federal guidelinesDevelops, monitors, and supports contracted agency work plans, performance assessment and delivery of social service supports to older adults.Provides technical assistance and direction to contracted agencies and other program partners in administering senior services programsConvenes, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and other communications with contracted agencies and other partners, as needed to resolve operational issues, share best practices, and improve program performanceCoordinates, develops and implements specific projects or programs for senior services division across programming areas.Performs narrative and statistical reports including data review and reconciling data collected to ensure consistency in reportingMonitors and identifies program expenditure trends and forecasts projections.Handles complex data projects with time sensitive deadlines including identifying data sources, data gaps and evidenced based collection methods in support of achieving goals and objectives.Conducts and documents site visits to monitor site operation and compliance to policies and procedures.

Performs other duties and fulfills additional responsibilities as needed

Department of Family and Support Services

Location: 1615 W. Chicago Avenue

Shift: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE