Senior Project Coordinator

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pension program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The County of DuPage invites applications for a Senior Project Coordinator in the Department of Community Services, within the Housing Supports and Self Sufficiency Unit. This role supports system-level initiatives across the Continuum of Care and coordinates with stakeholders.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. A bachelor’s degree and experience with grant or program administration are required; an Illinois driver’s license is also needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning or related field and one year of experience with supporting grant or program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of system-level initiatives within the Continuum of Care (CoC).
• Assists with development, updates, and communication of COC continuous improvement activities to COC members and other stakeholders.
• Acts as liaison for the COC, taking direction from the COC Planner, to support collaboration and coordination across the homelessness crisis response system.
• Facilitates CoC meetings and workgroups as assigned including support for the Lived Experience Advisory Committee (LEAC).
• Organizes and maintains related project records and documentation.
• Applies knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations to support system- level alignment with the Home Illinois Plan and Homelessness Prevention Act, quality improvements and policy interpretation for CoC stakeholders.
• Participates in data analysis with HMIS staff and CoC stakeholders.
• Prepares and presents reports, communicates performance data, technical assistance, and other guidance to CoC partners and CoC committees.
• Tracks performance, assures timely completion of compliance activities, maintains documentation, and completes reports.
• Contributes recommendations for enhancement of procedures and system coordination strategies.
• Maintains assigned system-level documentation, including records related to committee operations, outreach coordination, and other activities supporting CoC administrative and technical capacity building.
• Prepares and presents information on programs to a broad range of CoC stakeholders.

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Senior Project Coordinator within the DuPage County Department of Community Services. The Senior Project Coordinator will be working within the Housing Supports and Self Sufficiency Unit.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Assists with the implementation of system-level initiatives within the Continuum of Care (CoC).
• Assists with development, updates, and communication of COC continuous improvement activities to COC members and other stakeholders.
• Acts as liaison for the COC, taking direction from the COC Planner, to support collaboration and coordination across the homelessness crisis response system.
• Facilitates CoC meetings and workgroups as assigned including support for the Lived Experience Advisory Committee (LEAC).
• Organizes and maintains related project records and documentation.
• Applies knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations to support system- level alignment with the Home Illinois Plan and Homelessness Prevention Act, quality improvements and policy interpretation for CoC stakeholders.
• Participates in data analysis with HMIS staff and CoC stakeholders.
• Prepares and presents reports, communicates performance data, technical assistance, and other guidance to CoC partners and CoC committees.
• Tracks performance, assures timely completion of compliance activities, maintains documentation, and completes reports.
• Contributes recommendations for enhancement of procedures and system coordination strategies.
• Maintains assigned system-level documentation, including records related to committee operations, outreach coordination, and other activities supporting CoC administrative and technical capacity building.
• Prepares and presents information on programs to a broad range of CoC stakeholders.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Experience engaging with homelessness crisis response systems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning or related field and one year of experience with supporting grant or program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois driver’s license.

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and/or field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, noxious odors, dusts, poor ventilation, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, oils, electricity, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel, and other related conditions and situations.