Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

This role is primarily responsible for overseeing, leading, and implementing Lurie Children's SAMHSA Navigator 3-year project Reaching Every Adolescent in Chicago through Harm reduction (REACH). REACH intends to 1) decrease the incidence of opioid related overdoses and fatalities in Chicago area youth 16-25, 2) increase local capacity to identify Chicagoans 16-25 in need of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) treatment and recovery support services, and 3) strengthen access to SUD/COD treatment and recovery supports for Chicagoans 16-25. The Program Coordinator, Sr. is responsible for onsite and community-based day-to-day implementation of the project, coordination with project partners, communication with SAMSHA Project Officer, and regularly reporting outcomes. This position will require collaboration with partners within and external to the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM).

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide guidance as needed to team members on Community Programs team, as well as other staff working on their projects, such as Evaluation team members.
• Serve as primary liaison between Adolescent Medicine and community partners.
• Provide operational support to Adolescent Medicine Community Programs, including meeting planning and facilitation, maintaining all project materials, and tracking and reporting project activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all community program databases Generate reports containing program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Take initiative to identify quality improvement needs as they arise.
• Support grant writing, grant application submissions, and grant reporting Coordinate and facilitate internal and external education sessions, trainings, and/or professional development related to assigned projects Collaborate with Adolescent Medicine Leadership throughout the Division Support strategic planning initiatives for Community Programs and the Division at large.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in community/public health, education, social work or related field OR five years of experience in positions similar to the functions of this role.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management required; experience in community engagement, education, youth development, or similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on complex projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly with experts and the general public about data and research Commitment to social justice, evidence-based policy and practices, data-driven advocacy and community-driven processes.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office software applications and database technologies.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Experience independently planning and managing projects; ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes on short notice Willingness to travel to different locations, neighborhoods, and communities through Chicago (via public transportation or personal vehicle).

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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