Strategic Policy and Programs Lead - SNAP/TANF E&T

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Family and Community Services seeks a Policy and Program Operations Administrator to oversee statewide SNAP E/T, TANF E/T, and workforce initiatives. This strategic leader will guide program design, policy development, implementation, grantmaking, and contracting while managing complex employment and training programs.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and success in federal/state compliance are essential to ensure equitable,

Qualifications

• Four years college coursework in social or human services field.
• Four years progressively responsible administrative employment and training policy and program experience in human and health services.
• Experience leading a public assistance employment and training program such as SNAP E/T, TANF E/T, or WIOA.
• Three years supervisory experience leading professional or managerial staff.
• Three years experience interpreting and applying SNAP and/or TANF policy and regulations.
• Three years experience in grantmaking or contract management.

Skills

Policy development

Program management

Grant management

Contract management

Supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

College coursework in social or human services

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Family and Community Services seeks a Policy and Program Operations Administrator to oversee statewide SNAP E/T, TANF E/T, and workforce initiatives. This strategic leader will guide program design, policy development, implementation, grantmaking, and contracting while managing complex employment and training programs.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and success in federal/state compliance are essential to ensure equitable,