Program Manager Health and Housing Strategy

ABOUT THE HEALTH AND HOUSING STRATEGY

Roughly, 3,000 individuals in Chicago cycle between homelessness, healthcare systems and the criminal legal system—rooted in a lack of housing and adequate behavioral health support. The Health and Housing Strategy is a citywide effort to align healthcare, housing, and human services to break this cycle and build lasting stability.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health and Housing Strategy Program Manager plans, oversees, and evaluates activities related to advancing the goals of the strategy. This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Chief External Affairs Officer. IPHI’s standard work week is 37.5 hours. This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Chief External Affairs Officer. IPHI’s standard work week is 37.5 hours.

The IPHI operates in a dynamic funding environment, and the availability of specific program funding may evolve over time. While the position you are applying for is currently supported by existing funding, future changes in funding sources could impact the associated program. IPHI is committed to supporting our staff and will work to transition employees into other programs within the organization should program funding shift. We value transparency and open communication and will keep employees informed of any significant funding developments that may affect their positions.

To apply: Complete applications must include a resume, cover letter, a writing sample, and completion of an online questionnaire. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The cover letter should compare your qualifications, experiences, and interests to the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed below for the position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Manage day-to-day implementation of assigned projects and programs
• Collect data, ensure proper entry, and perform data analysis
• Track invoices and partner/contractor payments
• Ensures needs for program activities are met

Public Health Knowledge & Skill Application

• Interpret and integrate data and insights into program activities, reports, and decision making processes to effectively support and refine program strategy
• Connect with partners and communities to support program strategy

Meeting Planning & Facilitation

• Craft meeting strategies and contribute to thought partnership, ensuring meetings are aligned with program goals and organizational priorities
• Develop clear, detailed agendas and ensure alignment on action items and program goals, guiding teams toward effective decision-making and follow-through
• Facilitate meetings using inclusive facilitation strategies and lead meeting logistics and follow-ups

Communication & Writing

• Gather and synthesize complex information and develop clear, concise, and professional reports to communicate program progress, outcomes, and recommendations
• Draft and contribute to grant applications and proposals
• Manage program communications, including drafting internal and external communications, delivering updates to partners

Teamwork & Team Relationships

• Project manager assignments across team members and partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment of tasks, and successful project delivery
• Participate and lead team discussions, providing insights and driving innovative approaches to meet program goals

Grant, Resource, & Finance Development

• Facilitate grant process; write drafts of proposal narratives and budgets
• Conduct research on funding and resource opportunities for Center

Planning and Stewardship of Money

• Monitor implementation of budgeted resources with planned activities

Other duties as assigned.