Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens Program Manager

Just a few of the Benefits enjoyed by PPIL employees…

-Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

-Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees

-Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

-Mission focused work

-401k with employer matching

-100% company-paid Life Insurance

-100% company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

-Robust Employee Assistance Program

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Free Medical Services at PPIL

-Pet Insurance

The CHAT (Chicago Healthy Adolescents & Teens) Program Manager is responsible for leading ongoing efforts by Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy, particularly among teens and young adults in Chicago.  The CHAT Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing grant deliverables and has overall strategic and operations responsibility for the staff, program, future planning, and operations.

Essential Job Functions   

1. Responsible for the rebuild of the CHAT program, implementation, monitoring, and support of the CHAT Program in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), City Colleges of Chicago, and youth-serving organizations.

2. Represent Planned Parenthood of Illinois in the CDPH/CPS/PPIL grant partnership and work effectively with key stakeholders engaged in programmatic work.

3. Establish, collaborate with, and maintain effective working relationships with Chicago Public School staff, Chicago Department of Public Health staff, Planned Parenthood of Illinois Health Center staff, community members, and key partners.

4. Supervise a team of Specialists responsible for the implementation of school testing and follow-up procedures.

5. Strategically recruit, schedule, and engage in follow up with all recipients of CHAT programming.

6. Strategize and coordinate outreach efforts to reach targeted population.

7. Generate and distribute data reports to both internal and external entities to monitor compliance and scope of impact.

8. Assist Development department with efforts pertaining to securing government, foundation, and private financial support for adolescent-focused programming.

9. Work collaboratively across multiple departments, including Community Engagement and Communications, to ensure alignment and leveraging of efforts as needed with health centers, outreach, and education.

10. Foster the strategic goals of the Community Health and Equity division and support health equity in the CHAT program.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and reach.  The employee is required to be in contact with and use bleach on a daily basis.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Supervisor:  Senior Director of Community Health and Equity

 Status: Full time. Exempt from the overtime provisions of the wage and salary regulations.

Education/Experience: 

Master’s degree in related field preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with program management and community outreach and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience

Experience with public speaking and/or teaching health education.

Previous professional experience with the provision of family planning services, including one year of laboratory or healthcare experience is preferred.

Transportation:  Current and valid driver’s license and automobile required.

Personal & Professional Qualities: 

 Commitment to the efficient and customer-oriented provision of services, as well as a commitment to the operating goals of Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Excellent communication skills.  Ability to communicate with patients, the public, staff, and volunteers in a professional, warm, and sensitive manner. Bi-lingual ability in Spanish is helpful.  High energy level, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail is critical. Willingness to participate in a team approach to health care.

Ability to work well under minimal supervision.  Capable of reading, understanding, and following oral and written instructions.  Able to appropriately recognize problems and resolve issues.  Must be willing and able to work a schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, and to work at other PPIL centers if needed.  

Planned Parenthood works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.  We know that BIPOC and women identifying candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement.  Please do not be deterred if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting.  We encourage you to apply anyway!  You may be exactly who we are looking for!