Program Manager, Workforce Development Bilingual Spanish Preferred - Sinai Chicago

Program Manager-Workforce Development Job Opening The Program Manager-Workforce Development (PM-WD) oversees the development and implementation of a variety of current and emerging workforce development initiatives for community health workers (CHWs), similar workforces and broader population health careers.

• Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned initiative(s) including overseeing the development of training curricula, career pathways and subsequent efforts in trainee placement, establishing and strengthening community partnerships, convening program partners, and overseeing training logistics and facilitation, evaluation, reporting, budget monitoring and quality assurance.
• Liaise with a variety of partners including employers, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, and more to contribute to overall project goals. This position may supervise staff and will participate in grant, manuscript and report writing, and dissemination of findings and lessons learned.
• SUHI’s workforce development initiatives are an extension of the Center for CHW Research, Outcomes, and Workforce Development (CROWD), SUHI’s CHW consulting, training and technical assistance arm. T
• Provide leadership on the CROWD team, working with the Executive Director, Director of CROWD and other CROWD team members on overall business strategy, growth and development.

Position Requirements (including but not limited to)

• Strong evaluation and data management skills.

• Solid experience managing workforce development programs, grants, or initiatives, including outcomes.

• Strong business acumen and project management skills with an ability to manage and grow industry relationships.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts and provide clear direction.

• Experience developing training curriculum and facilitating training sessions.

• Ability to supervise staff in the completion of multiple projects within a tight budget and time constraints.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity.

• Familiarity with virtual applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Google Suite, etc. Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public health or a related field and at least 2 years of workforce development experience, preferably in a health care or public health setting, community-based organization or workforce development institution working with communities to improve health and well-being OR Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated relevant experience.

Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) was founded in 2000 to generate creative approaches to improve the health of Chicago’s urban communities. Led by a team of dedicated social epidemiologists, community health workers, evaluators, and public health professionals, SUHI provides evidence-based examination of community health status, the effectiveness of public health interventions, and healthcare delivery methods. A major component of SUHI’s work involves social issues, such as racism and poverty, and their impact on health. For more information, visit www.suhichicago.org. Sinai Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. Often individuals who identify as part of these groups do not apply for positions because they do not meet all the qualification criteria. If you think you would be a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply regardless.

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