Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 09/19/2023
Closing Date/Time: 10/02/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,757 – $8,610 per month. ($69,084 – $103,320 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: McDonough
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-89-30271
Position Overview
The Office of Clinical, Administrative and Program Support, Bureau of Accreditation Licensure and Certification, is seeking to hire a Social Service Program Planner III for the Southern Survey & Training Unit. As a team member, the Social Service Program Planner III will perform the more complex technical tasks in designing, analyzing, and implementing the survey review process to verify community-based agencies are providing services in compliance with state and federal requirements. In addition, this position will contact community agencies according to the schedule for unannounced on-site surveys in compliance with strict regulatory timelines for initiation and compliance of survey processing. Traveling to various locations throughout the state to perform analysis of compliance is an important role of this position.
Job Responsibilities
- As a team member performs the more complex technical tasks in designing, analyzing, and implementing the survey review process to verify community-based agencies are providing services in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Contacts community agencies according to the schedule for unannounced on-site surveys in compliance with strict regulatory timelines for initiation and compliance of survey processing.
- Prepares reports regarding the degree of compliance with rules.
- Liaises with other Section staff to maintain detailed information on all licensed/certified community agencies.
- Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to new and current staff, community organizations, social services agencies, and the public regarding service delivery systems, agency resources and current regulations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of master’s degree.
- Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
Specialized Skills: Of the one year of progressively responsible professional experience, requires one year of professional experience in licensure/certification activities with community agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities or a mental illness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification or eligibility for certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and operations for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with program objectives for community agencies providing services to persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
- Two (2) years of experience preparing detailed reports and documents utilizing software such as Microsoft Word and Excel for a public or private organization.
- One (1) year of professional experience conducting on-site surveys of community organizations to ensure compliance with rules and regulations for a public or private organization.
- One (1) year of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders for a public or private organization.
- One (1) year of professional experience in licensure/certification activities with community agencies serving individuals with developmental or a mental illness.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to meet requirements to be classified as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel statewide, including overnight stays.
- Requires basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Access.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Work Location: 740 Sherman Drive, Macomb, IL 61455
Department of Human Services
Office of Clinical, Administrative and Program Support
Bureau of Accreditation Licensure and Certification
Southern Survey & Training Unit
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About The Agency:
The Illinois Department Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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