Job Description Job Description Description: Compliance SpecialistReports To : Compliance AdministratorStatus : Full Time; Exempt with benefits: Blue Cross Medical/Dental/Vision, 403(b) retirementplan, Holidays, 4 weeks Paid Time Off, 10 weeks paid Parental leaveSalary : $53,560Alternatives Overview:Our mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. Since 1971, Alternatives has modeled innovative alternatives to the status quo in Chicago's youth services field. Our school and community-based therapy, prevention and leadership development programs support young people to individually and collectively address causes of substance abuse, grief and trauma while building social-emotional, career and social change skills. In addition to working directly with young people, we train, coach and advocate for youth-serving institutions like Chicago Public Schools to be restorative and trauma-informed.Position Overview:The Compliance Specialist supports external site visits and compliance, internal evaluation, and database management at Alternatives, Inc. The position implements changes in workflow guides, databases, and agency processes to meet evolving compliance needs. The compliance specialist ensures Alternatives meets contract requirements and outcomes in partnership with executive and leadership teams. The position is a full-time position. The compliance specialist is supervised by the compliance administrator.Responsibilities:Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly data reporting to internal and external stakeholders on progress towards grant and program goals and outcomesProvide database technical assistance to Alternatives staff. Interface with the staff to answer questions as they arise. In conjunction with the supervisor, maintain a log of issuesSupport annual contract program plansEnsure that program plans (specifically outcomes) meet contractual requirementsWork with supervisor, manager of data and program evaluation, directors and program managers to ensure accurate and timely data collection for proposals and reportsPrepare for all site visits and audits with executive and leadership team for grants, contracts, and licensesBuild positive relationships with funders, public contracts, and officialsRepresents Alternatives to public entities/private subcontractorsMaintain public and subcontract files in an organized and manageable way to allow for data collection, reporting, and renewalsProvide clear and concise instructions to Program staff on contract requirements, reporting instructions, and data collectionEnsure Alternatives meets contract requirements and outcomes in partnership with executive and leadership teamsDetermine reporting requirements and ways to collect and submit required data.Establish and maintain Continuous Quality Improvement processes for all programsHelp develop, support and model a positive and productive workplace culture and emphasis based on equity, respect and inclusionProactively share new information through all levels of the organization.Build positive workplace relationships and work as a collaborative and reliable team member within the AlternativesPerform other related duties as apparent or assignedRequirements: 2-4 years of experience in human services, social work, business or public administration, education, or other related fields or equivalent experience.Able to design, implement, and ensure grant and contract compliance.Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and awareness of, as well as commitment to, contemporary issues of inclusion, diversity, access, and equity.Cultural competency with BIPOC and LGBTQ youth.Interest and commitment to working in a community-based youth service agency.Innovative problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct multiple projects and activities with varied deadlines.The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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