Director of Prevention
Director of Prevention
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31-08-2025
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31-08-2025
Job Description
Lead with heart. Drive community health. Make a lasting impact.
OMNI
For over 50 years OMNI has been a trusted partner in Northwest Chicagoland walking alongside individuals families and communities to promote wellness prevent substance misuse and strengthen resilience.
For over 50 years OMNI has been a trusted partner in Northwest Chicagoland walking alongside individuals families and communities to promote wellness prevent substance misuse and strengthen resilience.
We are seeking a Director of Prevention with a deep passion for public health and proven leadership skills to guide our prevention department. This is an opportunity for someone who blends vision with compassion and someone who wants to grow programs inspire teams and create healthier futures for our communities. As a key member of OMNIs Leadership Team the Director of Prevention will play a vital role in advancing our Long Range Strategic Planensuring that our vision for healthier communities becomes a reality.
When you join OMNI youre not just stepping into a leadership role youre joining a mission. Here youll find:
- A workplace that values heart and expertise in equal measure
- The chance to design grow and evaluate prevention programs that change lives
- A role where your leadership and strategic thinking shape the future of community health
- A team of passionate professionals who are ready to be inspired by your guidance
YOUR ROLE
As the Director of Prevention you will be part of a collaborative Leadership Team partnering with the directors of Child Welfare Counseling and Development to promote all aspects of OMNI in our community. By managing a robust multi-team department youll drive prevention services and public health initiatives that touch the lives of more than 72000 individuals every year leaving a lasting mark on the communities we serve. This role involves fostering meaningful relationships with your team members as well as funders other organizations and individuals in OMNIs communities conceptualizing and planning prevention programming ensuring accurate financial reporting and managing critical grants.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide supervision and enhancement of public-health focused programs that improve community health and quality of life
- Manage a multi-team/multi-program department with knowledge of various programs objectives and grants
- Foster strategic partnerships with community organizations and schools for program growth and improved impact
- Monitor and assess staff performance providing consistent feedback with an emphasis on professional development and implementing any necessary changes to improve team performance
- Meet or exceed all program deliverables timelines goals and objectives.
- Update leadership regularly on program progress
- Identify and write relevant grants (competitive and renewal) that sustain and expand OMNIs prevention work
- Support implementation of the Long-Range Strategic Plan with innovation and clarity
- Develop and manage department budgets expenditures and monthly forecasts for reporting
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Were looking for a leader who pairs passion for public health with the skills to lead a team and department forward.
- Masters degree in public health education or management (preferred) with 3 years relevant experience OR Bachelors degree with 5 years relevant experience
- Experience with project leadership and management that results in program growth and improved community health
- Experience with team leadership/supervisory roles (public health and/or education preferred)
- Experience with grant writing
- Proven ability to develop and monitor budgets with accuracy
- Desire to develop uplift and empower team members through positive strength-based leadership
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with understanding of cultural competency
- Ability to manage multiple data systems and reports
- Eagerness to learn and continue growing as a professional
- A genuine passion for improving community health through prevention
BENEFITS
- Medical dental and life insurance
- Hybrid and flexible scheduling options
- PTO and retirement plan (403b)
- Loan assistance eligibility
- Flexible Spending Account
- A workplace that values balance growth and well-being
At OMNI we believe that strong leaders with big hearts change communities. If youre ready to put your passion for public health and leadership to work in a role that truly matters wed love to hear from you.
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