• Job Description

  Req#: 40056

  Agency: Department of Human Services

  Opening Date: 07/25/2024
  Closing Date/Time: 08/07/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,834 - $10,834 per month ($106,008 - $130,008 per year)
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: None

  ****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

  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.

  Posting Identification Number 40056

  Position Overview

  The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking to hire a Special Projects Administrator. This position formulates and implements DDD policy directives which operationalize the recommendations from special projects and system reform initiatives; acts as a representative on behalf of the Director of DD on Division-wide projects and work teams to conceive, develop and implement procedures and practices to promote an improved and integrated network of services to persons served by the Division’s programs; serves as an administrative resource to senior management staff; provides narratives and correspondence for special projects and proposals for program development and enhancement; and assists with the development of and implementation of data collection.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as the Special Projects Administrator for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
  2. Acts as a representative on behalf of the Director of DD on Division-wide projects and work teams to conceive, develop and implement procedures and practices to promote an improved and integrated network of services to persons served by the Division’s programs.
  3. Serves as an administrative resource to senior management staff with respect to management of information, the provision of data procedures, and techniques to ensure compliance with state, federal, certification, and accreditation requirements to ensure maximum efficiency in the delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities.
  4. Provides narratives and correspondence for special projects and proposals for program development and enhancement.
  5. Assists with the development and implementation of data collection, including the tracking of project recommendations and outcomes.
  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in a social or human services field.
  2. Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in health or human services organization.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. Five (5) years of professional experience communicating both verbally and in written form.
  2. Five (5) years of professional experience utilizing organizational and planning skills with a public or private organization.
  3. Five (5) years of professional experience with strategic planning, project planning and project management.
  4. Five (5) years of professional experience interacting with the public on behalf of a public or private organization.
  5. Five (5) years of professional experience conducting presentations for a public or private organization.
  6. Five (5) years of professional experience inputting data into databases for a public or private organization.
  7. Five (5) years of professional experience working with power point, excel and outlook software programs.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to travel.

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

  Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

  Division of Developmental Disabilities

  Administration
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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)

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

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

  These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  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:

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• 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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