Director of Public Policy

At TASC Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services Since 1976 we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change We advocate support and most importantly empower people to break barriers find recovery and reshape their destinies Through Specialized Case Management we create a world where recovery justice and empathy lead to thriving communities Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health safety and justice are synonymous with hope We are TASC Were Hiring Director of Public Policy We are currently seeking a full time Director of Public Policy to join our team

This position is based at 700 S Clinton Street Chicago IL 60607 Occasional travel and attendance at company meetings and events may be required

based on qualifications and experience

The Director of Public Policy provides leadership for the organizations public policy government relations and advocacy initiatives Reporting to the PresidentCEO the Director serves as the agencys advisor on legislative regulatory and public policy matters ensuring that policy priorities align with the organizations mission and strategic objectives

• Provides strategic leadership for TASCs agency wide public policy activities including the development and initiation of policy initiatives in coordination with Executive Staff and consultants
• Tracks and monitors the progression of state and federal legislation as they move through the legislative process
• Analyzes and advises on policies and regulatory changes with potential for impact on the agency and clients
• Conducts research on policies emerging within other states that impact the policy landscape nationwide
• Coordinates policy activities among leadership and staff to ensure input from across the agency
• Supervises and oversees policy staff and interns
• Lead the agencys advocacy efforts
• Leads the agencys strategic and organizing efforts to advocate on behalf of or against specific legislation
• Provides material support for TASCs agency wide policy and advocacy related activities including creating fact sheets policy papers presentations research briefs and other materials
• Provides executive staff with relevant information and documents as needed for advocacy efforts including talking points and written testimony
• Maintain stakeholder relationships
• Represents the agency at external policy related meetings committees trainings and conferences
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders partners and legislators
• Ensures coordination with TASCs Center for Health and Justice on policy actions
• Lead legislative relationship development in other jurisdictions in alignment with business development and growth efforts
• Establishes and maintains key relationships with Members of Congress Congressional committees appropriate agencies and their staffs to provide for the timely and effective exchange of information

• Masters degree in public policy public health or related field from an accredited college university
• At least five years of related experience in public policy public health or criminal justice
• Knowledge of relevant government officials at local state and federal levels
• Ability to perform knowledgeable and meaningful policy analysis
• Ability to integrate research and program issues meaningfully into policy activities
• Proficient understanding of policy making and government offices and processes current politics and political environments
• Credible public presence and be articulate as a spokesperson on behalf of the agency
• Effective collaborator able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies
• Familiarity with laws regulations and best practices relevant to health and drug policy and criminal justice

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave
• Short term Disability
• STD
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B retirement plan

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law