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Erie Neighborhood House, a community-building agency empowering Chicago's low-income and immigrant families, and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society is seeking a Health Equity Program Manager. The Health Equity Manager's basic function is to manage the Health Equity Program and will work closely with the Health Educator and Community Health Worker to coordinate activities between the programs and department staff within the agency and with external partners. The mission for the program to promote a culture of health and encourage Erie's staff and participants to become leaders in the movement for community wellness and equity.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area. The Health Equity Manager is responsible for the strategic implementation and oversight of community-based health equity initiatives that address social determinants of health and improve access to care. This leadership role supervises the Health Educator and Community Health Worker and manages programs funded by grants such as ILCHF, WSHEC, health and nutrition initiatives, and the community health worker and health promoter projects. The Health Equity Manager ensures that programs are implemented effectively, comply with funder requirements, and align with Erie House's mission to promote health and wellness in diverse communities.

• Supervise and support the Health Educator and Community Health Worker, including performance reviews, coaching, and day-to-day guidance.
• Oversee the implementation of health equity programs to meet strategic goals and community needs.
• Ensure coordination and integration of services across sites and programming.

• Manage the activities and compliance of all health-related grants (i.e.Wellness West (WSHEC), nutrition, CHW, health promoters).
• Collaborate with development and finance teams on grant applications, renewals, budgets, and reports.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting and documentation in line with funder requirements.

• Monitor and analyze program data to assess progress toward health equity outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Data and Outcomes Administrator to maintain accurate data systems and reporting tools.
• Generate reports for internal stakeholders and funders.

• Engage with community members and stakeholders to assess needs and build partnerships.
• Support and oversee outreach, workshops, and health education activities.
• Identify trends and emerging needs in community health to inform programming.

• Facilitate team meetings, scheduling, and coordination across departments.
• Address challenges related to program implementation and staffing.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements.

Assist with other duties as assigned.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS 

• Compensation of $60,000 -63,000 / salary based on experience
• Work / life integration 
• Generous paid time off  

(examples below for full-time employment) 

• 12 accrued sick days per year 
• 3 personal days 
• Paid birthday off 
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth 
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation 
• Year 1 = 8 days 
• Year 2 = 13 days 
• Year 3 + = 20 days 
  • Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible 
  • Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees  
  • Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave 
• Professional Development 
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs 
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development  
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows 
• Wellness support 
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Employer-paid life insurance 
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care 
  • 403b with employer match 
  • Employee Assistance Program 

Management/Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org. 

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ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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