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Program Advisor, Illinois Birth to Three Institute
The Ounce of Prevention Fund is one
of Chicago’s most energized, future-focused organizations devoted to early
childhood development.
Our
mission is to improve the
life chances for low-income children through programs, training, research
and advocacy.
We
are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a
commitment to our core values of appreciation
& respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.
We
offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k); tuition
reimbursement and professional development opportunities; flex work hours and
work-from-home options; and paid parental leave.
Reporting to the Manager, Illinois Birth to Three Contracts you will:
- Provide ongoing, direct technical assistance and consultation to assigned sites in the areas of program development; outcomes; staffing; training; mentoring; documentation; reporting; and program model requirements, services levels, and best practices.
- Develop and maintain skills in consulting, technical assistance, monitoring and training to conduct program development and training activities associated with the range of program models and services implemented by assigned sites.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with site program management and site supervisors.Assist site supervisors in understanding and integrating new program strategies into site services.
- Conduct annual onsite program assessments for assigned sites.Reviews include discussion and examination of each site’s program design, policies and practices in supervision and service delivery, materials/curricula and other elements of program implementation as they pertain to doula, home visiting, parent group services, and other service components.Assessment includes an audit of participant and supervisory records.Travel to site locations, including some overnight travel, is required.
- Serves as a trainer for Ounce Institute trainings and assists in the development and implementation of training events in collaboration with other staff.
- Performs other job-related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Human Services or a related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years experience in social work or similar industry
- Knowledge of current trends and issues in services to teen and adult parents, prenatal care, and children 0-3, including doula, parent group services, home visiting, maternal and child health, and staff development strategies
- Working knowledge of child development (especially 0-3), adolescent development, home visiting, prevention services, and organizational theory and practice
- Ability to process, protect, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff and external individuals
- Ability to monitor, analyze and report on program activities
- Ability to work independently on site and collaboratively in a team environment to coordinate reporting, training, and technical assistance
- Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), organizational, interpersonal, program consultation, training, and problem solving skills
Last but not least we offer some great perks:
- Work from home options for qualified employees plus flexible hours.
- Tuition reimbursement, competitive salary and benefit packages, employer contribution towards your 401k, and much more.