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We employ people that believe in The Resurrection Project’s mission, and offer opportunities for personal growth. We have achieved our success because of the people we employ.

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send us your resume and cover letter by e-mail at [email protected].

Please send all resumes and cover letters to the attention of our Human Resources Department. We kindly request no phone calls please.

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Community Health Response Worker

09/26/2023

Community Health Response Workers (CHRW) are responsible for connecting with Chicago communities as frontline workers who have a close understanding of the community they serve. They serve as the liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and resources to improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHRW will build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, and resource navigation. The CHRW will serve as a bridge between the community and the healthcare, government, and other social service systems.

JOB POSITION: Community Health Response Worker

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Despite the City’s equity-focused response, COVID-19 disease and pandemic impacts have expanded the racial life expectancy gap in Chicago and deepened underlying inequities. There is more work to do to build a healthier and more equitable city. The Community Health Response Corps will cultivate a public health workforce to tackle the drivers of disparity between White communities compared to Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, with a major focus on chronic disease and communicable diseases including COVID-19, and additional efforts on other drivers of the life expectancy gap (infant mortality, violence, and opioid overdose). This strategy unites CDPH’s commitment to improving public health with the City’s commitment to racial and economic equity across neighborhoods. The Response Corps is a major step toward achieving the vision of Healthy Chicago 2025: Creating a city where all people and all communities are empowered, free from oppression, and strengthened by equitable access to resources, opportunities, and environments and opportunities that promote optimal health and well-being.

CDPH (Chicago Department of Public Health) selected the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) through a procurement process to serve as the Lead Coordinating
Organization to continue the work under the Chicago Community Health Response Corps. In 2020, The Partnership led the former Chi Tracing Contact Tracing and Chicago COVID-19 Community Response Corps. The Corps was comprised of over 800 Chicago residents who responded to the call to help protect Chicago communities that have been most devasted by the pandemic. The Corps consisted of a variety of positions including Community Response Workers and Supervising Community Response Workers. The Corps Members conducted targeted activities that limited the spread of COVID-19. They were employed by 31 Community Based Organizations and supported by The Partnership and the following Project Partners that deliver training, professional development, and resource coordination: the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, NORC at the University of Chicago, Malcolm X College of the City Colleges of Chicago, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

With the new Chicago Community Health Response Corps, 11 Community Based Organizations (CBO) will hire a total of approximately 150 Community Health Response Workers and Supervisors to enter the new phase of the COVID-19 Recovery phase. They will continue community health work in the most needed priority and economic hardship communities in the City of Chicago. The Corps will provide basic chronic disease prevention and health promotion, as well as COVID-19 education and health literacy work through community outreach engagement and the City’s Call Center and Resource Coordination Hub. The project partners for this Corps are The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, Sinai Urban Health Institute, Malcolm X College of the City Colleges of Chicago, and the Illinois Community Health Workers Association.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Community Health Response Workers (CHRW) are responsible for connecting with Chicago communities as frontline workers who have a close understanding of the community they serve. They serve as the liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and resources to improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHRW will build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, and resource navigation. The CHRW will serve as a bridge between the community and the healthcare, government, and other social service systems.

Community Health Response Workers may support with any or all the following, as needed:

  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • COVID-19 Community Education and Prevention
  • Community Expertise
  • Community Health Work
  • Resource Navigation (Healthcare, Mental health, Housing, Rental Assistance, Food Support)
  • Event outreach and in-person community canvassing
  • Call Center and Resource Coordination Hub (inbound and outbound calls)
  • Testing sites
  • Vaccination scheduling and sites
  • Employment resources
  • Other activities as determined by CDPH, including case investigation and/or contact tracing for COVID-19 and other communicable diseases

Community Health Response Workers must comply with all CDPH and Community Health Response Corps training regarding confidentiality and the handling of personally identifiable information; and follow all scripts, policies, and procedures established for the program.

This position offers full-time work, with shifts available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends (Mondays through Saturdays, 8 am-8 pm; Sundays, 8am-5pm). The position is grant funded through June 30, 2024. Continuation of the position after June 30, 2024 is dependent upon sustained grant funding and public health needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Health Response Worker may be assigned to multiple sets of responsibilities and is expected to be prepared to carry out the following:

Promote COVID-19 Related Topics & Vaccination Knowledge

  • Stay up to date on all COVID-19-related news and developments from reliable sources, including: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC (Centers for Disease Control)), World Health Organization (WHO), Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
  • Visit the CDC, IDPH, CDPH websites on a regular basis to be kept up to date with COVID- 19 cases and vaccination rates and implement work plans to support communities with COVID testing and vaccination resourcesMonitor CDPH’s COVID Dashboard on a weekly basis to track the City’s current cases, hospitalizations, positivity rate, and vaccination percentage by zip code
  • Represent the Corps as a vaccine ambassador
  • Communicate gaps in community knowledge and information sharing to the Partnership, to inform training requests and additional learning/professional development

Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

  • Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts related to chronic disease prevention, physical activity and nutrition, and cultural competence
  • Advocate for underserved individuals to receive appropriate services
  • Help to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices
  • Help individuals, families, groups, and communities develop their capacity and access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, quality care, and heath information
  • Link people to health care/social services resources
  • Collect data to help identify community health needs

Community Health Work, Outreach, and Canvassing

  • Conduct community outreach in needed communities to discuss COVID-related topics, chronic disease prevention, vaccination hesitancy, and resources available.
  • Discuss risk of chronic disease, COVID-19 exposure, and/or other health issues and share approved information on quarantine procedures, what to do if symptoms develop, and, if appropriate, make referrals for testing or other resources for assistance.
    • Support planning ande xecution of health-relatede vents/sites including city events and weekend/evening events.
    • Collaborate with CDPH and other city emergency operations centers, local health providers, and community-based organizations to design and implement activities, events, and interventions.
  • Conduct outreach in the community to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health
  • Connect community members to resources to meet the full range of their needs such as food security, health, and mental health, employment, housing, childcare, and other resources

Staff Chicago’s Call Center and Resource Coordination Hub

  • Staff the Call Center and Resource Coordination Hub’s Inbound Hotline
    • Answer inbound calls from community members calling the hotline.
    • Provide services, including but not limited to responding to questions/answers on COVID- related issues, scheduling for city vaccination sites, directing to helpful local resources
  • Conduct outbound calls via special assigned projects by CDPH or by CBO work plans

Ongoing Expectations

  • Systematically collect and record information in corresponding centralized databases.
  • Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, leads, and the public in a professional and empathetic manner.
  • Collaborate with supervisor(s) in identifying and meeting project goals.
  • Maintain regular, frequent contact with supervisor and/or leads for special initiatives
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and related training.
  • Participate in Earn and Learn opportunities*
  • Attending all team meetings
  • Conduct other COVID-19 and Community Health related duties as assigned.

*NOTE: Earn and Learn training opportunities prepare Corps members for permanent, full-time placement in public health and related fields. These opportunities are being continuously developed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally, appropriately, and effectively with a wide range of culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress.
  • Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a professional and empathetic manner.
  • Ability to think critically and assess multiple perspectives of a given situation.
  • Computer skills are necessary and should include the ability to access and navigate Microsoft programs, email accounts, web browsers, as well as gain knowledge of and efficiency with various databases and software programs following training.
  • Equal comfort with working individually and within a team environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Applicants must reside in the City of Chicago, preferably in the priority and/or high economic hardship communities identified by the Chicago Department of Public Health for the purposes of this grant program (see attached list).
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • A background check is required. However, the circumstances of prior justice involvement will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate.
  • Present evidence of identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation) is required.
  • Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, public health, or social services

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Community engagement and/or outreach experience.
  • Call center experience.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Experience working with people of diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or additional languages highly valuable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position consists of remote work, in office work, in-person outreach, or a combination of all as determined based on the needs of the initiatives assigned by the funders and the requirements of the CBO of employment. The position requires responding to public health emergencies and at times requires a rapid turnaround of communications on short notice. All Community Health Response Workers are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

EEO STATEMENT

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, its partners, and subcontractors are committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation; and to making all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Community Health Response Workers will earn $22.25 per hour with benefits. All payroll and benefits will be administered by the CBO as the direct employer.

Ability to work in a racially diverse environment in which working towards racial equity in workforce or economic development, or social service sectors is key.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

APPLICATION

Please send resume by email. No phone calls please.

Email:   [email protected]

 

Executive Associate (EA)

09/26/2023

The EA serves as the liaison to TRP’s board, committees, councils, and individual CEO prospect donor relationships. S/he is responsible for facilitating synchronization and coordination of CEO major projects in collaboration TRP’s department leaders to increase the organization’s impact and communications presence. The position requires administrative efficiency, judgment, passion for the mission, strong work ethic, team spirit, patience, and dedication to completing CEO’s immediate and longer-term objectives.

Position Title: People Operations Coordinator
Supervisory Relationship:  People Operations Manager
Organization General Description
After 30+ years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $500 million in community investment.
General Job Description

The EA serves as the liaison to TRP’s board, committees, councils, and individual CEO prospect donor relationships. S/he is responsible for facilitating synchronization and coordination of CEO major projects in collaboration TRP’s department leaders to increase the organization’s impact and communications presence. The position requires administrative efficiency, judgment, passion for the mission, strong work ethic, team spirit, patience, and dedication to completing CEO’s immediate and longer-term objectives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist CEO in managing multiple political, government, philanthropy, and community relationships.
  • Ensure all staff requests for the CEO are addressed properly, efficiently, and judiciously, keep track of progress until resolved.
  • Create and edit power point presentations for CEO.
  • Write correspondence letters and manage emails on behalf of CEO.
  • Develop agenda for meetings (staff, managers, board, committees etc.) that require CEO presence and follow up with meeting minutes to all attendees.
  • Perform all necessary tasks in the preparation of TRP board/Committees and external boards meetings that require CEO presence.
  • Prepare all materials for board of directors’ meetings, orientations, trainings, and retreats.
  • Assist the CEO in the definition of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring operational feasibility.
  • Participate in the execution of TRP’s strategic plans and programs as a partner with senior managers.
  • Develop a detailed project timelines to monitor progress and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Strategically manage CEO’s time. Organize and manage calendar. Manage and track CEO expenses and handle travel arrangements.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism among staff, leadership, and
    external partners to streamline and improve processes to handle the heavy
    workload of the CEO.
  • Taking on ad hoc projects as needed and other duties as assigned
Performance Measures
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism among staff, leadership, and external partners.
  • Work strategically and collaboratively across all depts.
  • Ability to streamline and improve processes to handle the heavy workload of the CEO.
  • Timely, accurate completion of assigned projects and tasks.
  • Timely, accurate maintenance of CEO’s contacts, correspondence, and meeting schedule.
  • Effective and supportive relationships with board members, staff, and other external partners.
  • Active participation in staff meetings and events

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • • Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum educational requirement.
  • Minimum 5 years’ work experience working with high level executives preferably with or in nonprofit, community-based organizations in organizational change, strategic planning, and community relations
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in a timely, professional manner. Well-organized and detail orientated.
  • Excellent writing skills, ability to think proactively and prioritize workload.
  • The ability to interpret and utilize data effectively.
  • Advanced organizational and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Excellent facilitator with strong listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate others and communicate enthusiasm of shared goals.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, smart devices, and quick learner of other data and software systems
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, work effectively with people of a diverse social, faith, economic, and racial background.
  • Proven experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus, but not required.
Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter by email or mail. No phone calls please.
Contact Information
Email:   [email protected]
Mail: Human Resources, 1805 South Ashland, Chicago, IL 60608

Managing Attorney, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

09/26/2023

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to provide guidance and support to attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The managing attorney will supervise staff, review new cases, provide technical assistance, and oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays. In addition, the managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Position Title:  Managing Attorney, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Supervisory Relationship: Director, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic

Work Location:  1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Organization General Description:
The Resurrection Project’s mission is to build trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. Our vision is that families and individuals have the increased capacity to reach their goals and improve their socio-economic status.

Department Description:
The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation.

General Job Description:
TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to provide guidance and support to attorneys, DOJs, and paralegals working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The managing attorney will supervise staff, review new cases, provide technical assistance, and oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays. In addition, the managing attorney will maintain their own caseload.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal Clinic Supervision and Mentorship
• Must be an inspiring and inclusive manager of our Legal Clinic Team.
• Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Provide technical assistance to staff attorneys, DOJs, and pro bono attorneys working on TRP cases including, but not limited to: U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, SIJS, and petitions for family relatives.
• Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
• Lead team in maintaining reporting and case management systems as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
• Participate in legal clinic development and strategic planning in partnership with the Legal Director.
• Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
• Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
• Work with Clinic Manager to ensure clinic daily operations run smoothly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Legal Services
• Conduct legal intake interviews to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
• Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
• Maintain a caseload of affirmative cases under the supervision and mentorship of the Legal Director
• Handle immigration matters including but not limited to: U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and SIJS.
• Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, research applicable law, compose memoranda, and draft client affidavits.
• Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
• Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
• Juris Doctorate degree and four or more years practicing immigration law required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Working Conditions and Demands:
• Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

Position Classification:  Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range:  $80,000 - $90,000 DOE'

Preparation Date:  03/14/2023

Statement of Equal Opportunity:
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Application Instructions:   Please send resume and cover letter by email.

Contact Information Email: [email protected]

People Operations Coordinator

09/26/2023

The People Operations Coordinator works directly with staff and leadership to manage internal and external meeting schedules, correspondence, phone calls and related meeting space planning. The People Operations Coordinator will oversee special projects assigned by the People Operations Manager. The The People Operations Coordinator will assist other divisions, staff and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

Position Title: People Operations Coordinator
Supervisory Relationship:  People Operations Manager
Organization General Description
After 30+ years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $431 million in community investment.
Division Purpose

The purpose of the People Operations Coordinator position is to provide efficient and effective internal operations and administrative support for The Resurrection Project staff and program offices.  This includes office space Service management and office management.

General Job Description

The People Operations Coordinator works directly with staff and leadership to manage internal and external meeting schedules, correspondence, phone calls and related meeting space planning. The People Operations Coordinator will oversee special projects assigned by the People Operations Manager. The The People Operations Coordinator will assist other divisions, staff and leadership to further the overall mission of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists in preparing timely, professional written correspondence.
  • Organizes and maintains internal and external organizational files.
  • Provides support by maintaining clear communication between internal and external organizations, personnel, and TRP leadership.
  • Organizes, Inventories office supplies, Coordinates supply orders and implements supply ordering SOP(Standard of operating procedure)
  • Oversees implementation of safety and security guidelines through out office space.
  • Serves as the Operations Department liaison with the TRP staff, vendors, leases, volunteers and public.
  • Oversees the management of Outlook calendar for meeting space request, will oversee set up and enforce office space check in process.
  • Works on special projects which include multiple facets of public relations, including documents requiring translation.
  • Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality relating to information coming into or out of Office space or meetings.
  • Helps with office space meeting scheduling for assigned rooms.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments with clients for either workshop dates and/or consultations.
  • Assists clients with gathering applications or materials from designated TRP departments.
  • Serves as a translator when clients request this at their interview appointment.
  • Oversees, updates and manages Message boards, meeting postings and informational material to be posted.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Performance Measures
  • Timely, accurate completion of assigned projects and tasks.
  • Timely, accurate maintenance of contacts, correspondence and meeting schedule.
  • Effective and supportive relationships with staff, vendors, internal and other external partners.
  • Active participation in required staff meetings and programs.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum three years’ work experience within an administrative position preferably with or in nonprofit, community-based organizations.
  • Previous experience working with senior management and nonprofit boards strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in a timely, professional manner.
  • Detail oriented and well-organized.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, smart devices, and the internet.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
  • Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter by email.
Contact Information Email
Email:   [email protected]

Program Associate

09/26/2023

The Program Associate will help provide bothtechnical and administrative support for the Public Funding & Partnership Department.  This includes supporting contracting and budgeting; reviewing subgrantee vouchers for payment; providing technical support to subgrantees; helping developapplicable policies, procedures, and technical systems (i.e., Salesforce); and helping maintain TRP’s Sales Force-based grant and contract database.  

Position Title: Program Associate
Supervisory Relationship:  Program Manager
Organization General Description

The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. TRP, started with an initial seed capital of $30,000, and its efforts have leveraged over $600 million in community investment.

The organization’s entrepreneurial spirit has transformed its success into a model that strengthens the social fabric of troubled neighborhoods'. TRP’s model includes three-pillars:

• Community Ownership: Provide tools and skills for self-advocacy. 
• Community Wealth: Enable financial stability to induce economic mobility.
• Stewardship of Community Assets: Build and preserve assets to revitalize neighborhoods.

 

Division Purpose

The purpose of the Public Funding & Partnership Department is to manage all The Resurrection Project’s (TRP) governmental contract relationships including sourcing, compliance, reporting, subgrantee relationships, and vouchering.  Over the past several years, TRP has expanded its partnerships with a wide variety of local and regional not-for-profit organizations to help deliver immigration, housing, and financial wellness programming.  These partners serve as subgrantees contracted by TRP to support programs funded by the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

General Job Description

The Program Associate will help provide bothtechnical and administrative support for the Public Funding & Partnership Department.  This includes supporting contracting and budgeting; reviewing subgrantee vouchers for payment; providing technical support to subgrantees; helping developapplicable policies, procedures, and technical systems (i.e., Salesforce); and helping maintain TRP’s Salesforce-based grant and contract database.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

The Program Associate will help provide bothtechnical and administrative support for the Public Funding & Partnership Department.  This includessupporting contracting and budgeting; reviewing subgrantee vouchers for payment; providing technical support to subgrantees; helping developapplicable policies, procedures, and technical systems (i.e., Salesforce); and helping maintain TRP’s Salesforce-based grant and contract database.  

  • Assist Program Manager in providing day-to-day technical assistance and support for TRP subgrantees
  • Help review monthly vouchers, working with partners as necessary to make corrections
  • Prepare and submit subgrantee reimbursement requests to the accounting department
  • Help review subgrantee budgets and prepare subgrant contracts/MOUs
  • Assist in providing training and support on applicable program policies, procedures, and technology – in particular, TRP’s Salesforce-based subgrantee voucher portal
  • Help monitor subgrantee budget vs. actuals and work to ensure timely submittal of vouchers by partners, as well as spend down of awards
  • Assist Program Manager and Director of Public Funding and Partnerships in updating and maintaining grant and contract database including updatinggrant/contract awards, contacts, budgets, and program impacts.
  • Be detailed oriented and able to identify outliers, overlapping details and gaps/or missing documents required for financial reporting
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Performance Measures
  • Provide prompt, thorough support and technical assistance to subgrantees with a wide range of programmatic experience and capacity
  • Develop effective relationships/partnerships with subgrantees, colleagues, and funding agencies
  • Complete proposals, reports, and compliance tasks in a timely manner
  • Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner
  • Continued knowledge of various programs serviced
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies
  • Meet professional development goal

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to mission of TRP
  • Willingness to meet the high standards of the organization
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
  • Strong people skills with ability to build relationships and achieve results with others in a cross-functional team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to identify process improvements
  • Experience with government and intermediary contract management and fundraising strategies
  • Strong skills in project management, writing and editing
  • Strong computing skills, with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Officeand Adobe systems.  Salesforce or similar CRM experience preferred.  
  • Accounting, financial analysis, and/or legal sector experience a plus

Special Working Conditions and Demands

Must be able to work some evenings.

Educational Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree required.  Minimum ofthree years of program management, public administration, grants management, contract management, community development or related experience.  

Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter by email or mail. No phone calls please.
Contact Information
Email:   [email protected]
Mail: The Resurrection Project, Human Resources
           1805 South Paulina, Chicago, IL 60608

Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships

09/26/2023

The Program Manager oversees a portion of TRP’s grant programs that provide funding to community legal and immigrant justice organizations, serves as a trainer and curriculum developer, in addition to providing support to TRP’s community organizing efforts. The goal of theTRPImmigrant Justice Partnerships program is to strengthen the existing infrastructure of community-based legal aid and immigrant rights organizations by providing the funding they need to hire and retain talented legal representativesandenhance capacity building and training opportunities.

Position Title: Program Manager, Immigrant Justice Partnerships
Supervisory Relationship:  Senior Director of Immigrant Justice Partnerships
Organization General Description

The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization. Founded by a coalition of Pilsen churches in 1990, TRP builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrantsand families to achieve their social and economic aspiration, stable homes and equitable participation in their community. The organization primarily serves low and moderate-income families in Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, and Melrose Park.

Department Description

Thegoal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offerholistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation.

 

General Job Description

The Program Manager oversees a portion of TRP’s grant programs that provide funding to community legal and immigrant justice organizations, serves as a trainer and curriculum developer, in addition to providing support to TRP’s community organizing efforts. The goal of theTRPImmigrant Justice Partnerships program is to strengthen the existing infrastructure of community-based legal aid and immigrant rights organizations by providing the funding they need to hire and retain talented legal representativesandenhance capacity building and training opportunities.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee assigned portfolio of subgrantee organizations to support them in meeting their goals and adhering to contract;
  • Serve as trainer and curriculum developer for TRP’s subgrantee partners and community navigators;
  • Plan, manage, and coordinate training and technical assistance opportunities for partners via in-person trainings and convenings, webinars, conference calls, and other events;
  • Develop materials for public use in response to immigration policy updates;
  • Assist senior director in implementing and executingTRP’s grant award process;
  • Engage frequently in strategic thinking particularly as it relates to the development of community navigatorand legal services program management, synthesizes trends, and provides recommendations as needed;
  • Conduct site visits virtually or in-person at subgrantee programsites;
  • Assist senior director in managing budget, evaluation methods, and reporting related to grants and ensuringcompliance;
  • Assist senior director in organizing grant recipients to quickly respond to changes in immigration policy and immigration enforcement including organizing rapid response teams and plans, press conferences, and meetings with elected officials;  
  • Train and coordinate partners in accompaniment campaigns for immigrants facing deportation;
  • Actively participate in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community and lead on campaigns that advance immigrant rights;
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies;
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study is preferred or significant track record working within immigrant communities.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with immigration legal services or immigrant advocacy groups;
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred;
  • Demonstrated leadership in the legal services sector or immigrant rights organizations;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with residents, local leaders, and all nonprofits to strengthen and advance multiple aspects of legal services programs;
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, speak in public, and work effectively as a member of a team;
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and organization skills with the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet established timelines and goals;
  • Demonstrated skills in facilitation, relationship building, and collaborative planning;
  • Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and to effectively interpret general policy, criteria, and procedures for specific situations as it relates to immigration legal services and/or removal defense;
  • Technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and proficiency with data systems and government grant reporting;
  • Ability to deal effectively and professionally in stressful situation and with a high volume of public and professional inquiries while exhibiting sound judgment and using discretion;
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.

 

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

 

Special Working Conditions and Demands

  • Willingness to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required.
  • Access to a car, valid driver’s license and insurance, and ability to travel throughout the state.

Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter by email.
Contact Information
Email:   [email protected]

Resident Service Coordinator

09/26/2023

The Resident Services Coordinator must be compassionate, patient, and willing to work with all tenants of TRP properties, regardless of age or need. The candidate must excel in providing superior customer service to residents. The role of the service coordinator is to link the elderly, people with disabilities and low-income families to supportive services and other community resources.

Position Title: Resident Service Coordinator
Supervisory Relationship:  Director of Resident Services and Compliance
Work Location:  Various TRP properties
Organization General Description
After 30 years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $500 million in community investment.
Division Purpose
The purpose of the Real Estate Services division is the management of the social, fiscal, and physical aspects of the operation of TRP owned residential, commercial, and community properties; the execution of compliance requirements with all partners and for all tenants; and effective tenant relations to ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities and to empower the tenants’ involvement in civic life and encourage their use of TRPs other services including, but not limited to, our financial education and immigration services. The Real Estate Services division is comprised of teams of staff consisting of property manager, compliance specialist, maintenance personnel, and resident services coordinators who work together to ensure our physical assets and tenants are care for and supported. This team works together to learn in-depth the needs of the community in which they serve and the specific needs of the asset and tenant.
General Job Description
The Resident Services Coordinator must be compassionate, patient, and willing to work with all tenants of TRP properties, regardless of age or need. The candidate must excel in providing superior customer service to residents. The role of the service coordinator is to link the elderly, people with disabilities and low-income families to supportive services and other community resources.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assess service needs of residents and link them to appropriate providers and community resources.
  • Facilitate programs and services such as health and wellness, job training or transportation.
  • Develop resource directory of local social service agencies and providers.
  • Assist residents with applications for benefits and entitlement programs.
  • Help residents age in place and remain living independently. · Advocate for adequate, timely and cost effective provision of services.
  • Handle a wide array of administrative tasks for residents to ensure compliance with the regulatory agencies, programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant licensing or accredited bodies while performing job expectations.
  • Assist with planning, advertising, and facilitating program events, activities, and educational presentations.
  • Work cooperatively and corroboratively with the Property Management team and all other pillars of the organization to effectively assist tenants.
  • Informs Director of Resident Services and Compliance about resident concerns and request for assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Performance Measures
  • Effectively assess the needs of the tenants living in our community.
  • Ensure proper case management and reporting.
  • Achieve goals and meet deadlines set by the department and Director of Resident Services and Compliance.
  • Effective coordination with outside organizations and other departments within The Resurrection Project.
  • Maintain required job skills and all professional competencies. Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings
  • Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with TRP member institutions, leaders, and partners to promote TRP’s rental goals and organizational mission.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication verbal, written and body language.
  • Excel in Microsoft office and maneuvering through different systems used to maintain tenant records including, but not limited to, Yardi, and Boston Post.
  • Ability to resolve escalations and ensuring due protocol was followed.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking.
  • Associates degree in social services preferred.
Position Classification & Salary

Full-Time, Exempt.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
To Apply
Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Supervisory Attorney or Full Accredited DOJ

09/26/2023

TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative DOJ Representative to provide guidance and support to attorneys, DOJs, paralegals, and legal interns working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The supervisory DOJ will supervise staff, provide technical assistance, and in partnership with the managing attorney, oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays and review and assign new cases. In addition, the supervisory DOJ will maintain their own reduced caseload, ensuring they have adequate time for supervision and mentorship of other legal clinic team members.

Position Title: Supervisory DOJ Representative, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic
Supervisory Relationship:  Managing Attorney, Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic
Work Location:  1805 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Organization General Description
The Resurrection Project’s mission is to build trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. Our vision is that families and individuals have the increased capacity to reach their goals and improve their socio-economic status.
Department Description
The goal of TRP’s Immigrant Justice Department is to provide opportunities for authentic local immigrant leadership, to offer holistic community-based immigration legal services, and to work in coalitions to expand access to legal representation.
General Job Description
TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative DOJ Representative to provide guidance and support to attorneys, DOJs, paralegals, and legal interns working in TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The supervisory DOJ will supervise staff, provide technical assistance, and in partnership with the managing attorney, oversee the legal clinic on Saturdays and review and assign new cases. In addition, the supervisory DOJ will maintain their own reduced caseload, ensuring they have adequate time for supervision and mentorship of other legal clinic team members.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Clinic Supervision and Mentorship

  • Must be inspiring and inclusive of our Legal Clinic Team.
  • Work collaboratively with and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns.
  • Provide technical assistance to staff attorneys, DOJs, and pro bono attorneys working on TRP cases including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, and petitions for family relatives.
  • Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.
  • Ensure direct reports are correctly entering and updating data in case management system as required by internal policies and grant requirements.
  • Participate in legal clinic development in partnership with the Legal Director, Managing Attorney(s), and Clinic Manager
  • Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.
  • Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
  • Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Legal Services

  • Conduct legal intake interviews to assess a client’s immigration status, eligibility, and admissibility issues.
  • Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.
  • Maintain a caseload (reduced to account for supervisory responsibilities) under the supervision and mentorship of the Managing Attorney and the Legal Director.
  • Handle immigration matters including U-visa, VAWA, TPS, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalization, petitions for family relatives, and removal cases.
  • Prepare immigration applications, attend USCIS interviews, research applicable law, compose memoranda, write client affidavits, and draft motions and briefs as needed.
  • Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.
  • Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP’s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic policies and procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills
  • DOJ Accreditation and three or more years working at an immigration legal services nonprofit required. Full DOJ Accreditation and experience handling removal defense caseload preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
  • Tuesday-Saturday schedule
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed
Position Classification

Full-Time, Exempt

Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, language (any language use not related to job duties), or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter by email.
Email:   [email protected]