Metropolitan Family Services

In collaboration with community partners in Chicago and dedicated funders, MFS established Metropolitan Peace Initiatives in response to record levels of community violence.. Developing and reviewing community violence intervention (CVI)-related policies that guide MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's operations, programs, and initiatives.. Collaborating with senior management, stakeholders, and relevant authorities to initiate, develop, advance, and critique CVI-related policies, practices, legislation, and regulations aligned with MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's goals and objectives.. Exploring and examining CVI-related trends, legislation, and regulations to ensure that MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's platform remain current and relevant.. Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Urban Planning, or related field.

director of policy

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment. In collaboration with community partners in Chicago and dedicated funders, MFS established Metropolitan Peace Initiatives in response to record levels of community violence. This framework brings together community-driven strategies that empower community-based organizations to intervene with those individuals at the highest risk of driving the violence while working with the overall resident population to transform perceptions and realities of their community. A goal of this strategy is to increase the collaboration of community-based organizations across communities. We are now hiring for a full-time MPI Director of Policy to join our Metropolitan Peace Initiative Team! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Developing and reviewing community violence intervention (CVI)-related policies that guide MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's operations, programs, and initiatives. The capacity to understand the MPI/CP4P's goals, objectives, and values to develop policies that align with its mission.
Examining policy proposals and determine their impact on the MPI /CP4P's goals and objectives. Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of implementing specific policies.
Executing and monitoring CVI-related policies and practices to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, and ethical standards. Ensure that policies are communicated effectively to staff, stakeholders, and relevant authorities.
Collaborating with senior management, stakeholders, and relevant authorities to initiate, develop, advance, and critique CVI-related policies, practices, legislation, and regulations aligned with MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's goals and objectives. The ability to communicate and advocate for policies to internal and external stakeholders.
Exploring and examining CVI-related trends, legislation, and regulations to ensure that MPI Policy Advocacy Initiative's platform remain current and relevant. Also identify emerging issues and recommend policy changes as needed.
Identifying potential risks associated with CVI-related policies, practices, legislation, and regulations and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate those risks. Develop contingency plans to address potential issues.
Providing regular reports to senior management and relevant authorities on CVI-related policy development, implementation, and performance. The candidate must also ensure that policies are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Urban Planning, or related field. Required
Minimum 7 years of local, state, and federal legislative, public policy, or comparable experience.
Strong track record of working on issues related to social justice for under-resourced communities of color.
Ability to write and verbalize complex subject matter in a distilled and synthesized manner that makes it more easily understandable
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Ability to use data in framing and shaping policy and advocacy efforts
Strong ability to connect with diverse range of partners, stakeholders and groups
Ability to work individually and as a member of a team; flexibility
Self-starter, persistent, and energetic to meet the needs of the work environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated understanding and expert knowledge of the legislative process and schedule on local, state, and federal levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SALARY: Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $90,000 Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
12 paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Plan
Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
Wellness Initiative Program
Employee Assistance Network Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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