• Job Description

  Req#: 43095

  Job Requisition ID: 43095

  Opening Date: December 17, 2024
  Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024
  Agency: Department of Human Services
  Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
  Skill Option: None
  Bilingual Option: None
  Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)
  Job Type: Salaried
  Category: Full Time
  County: Cook
  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 43095

  Why Work for Illinois?

  Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

  
  No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

  Position Overview

  The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Community Support Services Fiscal Administrative Review (FAR) team member. This position performs Fiscal Administrative Review (FAR) monitoring tasks related to Division funded grantees and programs; provides fiscal, programmatic, and administrative oversight and support, to assigned grantees contracted under individual or multiple programs across the region; facilitates and implements monitoring plans; provides the more complex input into Bureau service delivery systems; and confers with supervisory staff as well as other IDHS Division staff to ensure awareness of grantees’ status toward completion of the FAR process and share best practice ideas regarding the FAR protocol for process improvement and policy implementation.

  Essential Functions

  • Serves as a Community Support Services Fiscal Administrative Review (FAR) team member.

  • Provides fiscal, and administrative oversight, evaluation, and support to assigned grantees contracted under individual or multiple programs across the regions.

  • Facilitates and implements FAR monitoring plans.

  • Provides the more complex input to grantee fiscal administrative systems.

  • Confers regularly with supervisory staff as well as other IDHS Division staff to ensure awareness of grantees’ status toward completion of the FAR process and share best practice ideas regarding the FAR protocol for process improvement and policy implementation.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.

  • Requires one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.

  Specialized Skills

  Of the one (1) year required experience, requires one (1) year of progressively responsible experience with government accounting, program budgets, administrative, fiscal reporting, and monitoring.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting and understanding of financial statements.

  • One (1) years of professional experience working with government accounting, program budgets, administrative, fiscal reporting, and monitoring.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with the structure, organization, and methods of social welfare institutions.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience understanding and following written and oral instructions and utilizing computer programs.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience exercising good judgement, effectively communicating, reading, and writing professionally.

  • One (1) year of professional experience understanding and researching statutes and policies related to the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act and the Uniform Code of Federal Regulations.

  Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
    

  *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm; 1- hour unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 3301 Wireton Rd, Blue Island, Illinois, 60406

  Family & Community Services

  Bureau of Community Support Services

  Region 2

  Chicago/Cook County
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Social Services

  About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & part-time 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)

  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 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).

  Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.)

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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