DIR OF HOMELESS PREVENTION-POLICY & PLANNING

Director Of Homeless Prevention, Policy And Planning

Under direction, functions as a senior manager in directing the implementation and execution of the Department of Family and Support Services' comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness, and performs related duties as required.

Essential duties :

• Directly supervises a work unit engaged in overseeing individual components of the Plan to End Homelessness.
• Provides guidance and direction in developing programs and initiatives to effectively address issues and combat the problems facing the City's homeless population.
• Participates in the planning and development of programs designed to prevent and end homelessness.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of and provides guidance on performance improvement strategies for the department's homeless programs and services.
• Provides management oversight in the awarding of contracts and the allocation of funds to delegate agencies.
• Confers with executive level staff at the departmental level and the Mayor's Office to report on the progress towards stated objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes statistical data to identify trends in services and implements performance and service standards.
• Acts as a collaborative partner with key stakeholders in an effort to develop systematic response efforts relative to homelessness issues.
• Represents the department in meetings, planning groups, special task force initiatives and work groups to discuss homelessness policies, programs and services.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed federal and state legislation impacting the homelessness agenda.
• Keeps abreast of new or emerging homelessness initiatives and best practices.
• Identifies and researches specific problems and areas of opportunities and concerns and makes recommendations necessary to ensure program and operational efficiency.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program concerns.
• Evaluates performance of subordinate staff and makes recommendations for disciplinary action.

Location : Central Office 1615 W. Chicago Ave

Days : Mon-Fri

Hours : 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm

This position is exempt from the career service.

Qualifications :

Minimum qualifications :

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications : N / A

Selection requirements :

Commitment to diversity :

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.