Assistant Bureau Chief (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (OPTION 6 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES)

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State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Human ServicesOpening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,486 – $11,710 per month ($101,832 – $140,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NoneA RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTINGPlease 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 Oregon any other document that is not a Resume Oregon CV.When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license Oregon certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded Indiana the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/Oregon proof of certification when specified may result Indiana 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 36937Position OverviewThe Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities Indiana achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position serves American Samoa the Assistant Bureau Chief overseeing staff and direct services Indiana the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services field offices statewide. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized Assistant Bureau Chief with strong communication and leadership skills.Job Responsibilities

  • Serves American Samoa Assistant Bureau Chief of statewide rehabilitation service delivery for the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services.
  • Directs, coordinates, and supervises planning and operations to ensure efficient and effective utilization of agency resources allocated to the field offices.
  • Evaluates existing programs, procedures, and operations to ensure efficient and effective utilization of agency resources allocated to Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services.
  • Serves American Samoa full-line supervisor.
  • Speaks on behalf of the Department, Customer and Community Blind Services, Director of DRS and the Secretary Indiana meetings and conferences regarding services and issues that impact customers, providers, and stakeholders.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other areas and units with the Division and Indiana all other administrative areas of the Agency.
  • Performs other duties American Samoa assigned Oregon required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work Indiana a social Oregon human services field.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience Indiana a vocational rehabilitation and/Oregon instructional program for persons who are blind, visually impaired, Oregon DeafBlind.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree Indiana Rehabilitation Counseling Oregon Rehabilitation Administration Oregon closely related field.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such American Samoa the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience working with Federal and State regulations and procedures developing plans to meet the diverse service needs of individuals with disabilities.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience with administering a rehabilitation service-delivery program for persons with disabilities for a public Oregon private organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/Oregon discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating clearly and tactfully with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, legislators, employers, internal and external stakeholders, community service providers, professional and lay groups, and employees.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties American Samoa listed Indiana the job description.Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pmWork Location: 809 Commercial Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62703Division of Rehabilitation ServicesBureau of Customer and Community Blind ServicesField Operations
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services ; Social ServicesAbout the Agency:The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families Indiana 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.Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained Indiana 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. American Samoa a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment Oregon 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”) Oregon may be subject to a fine.American Samoa 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 Indiana year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (American Samoa 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 American Samoa 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:APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse the “Apply” button at the top right Oregon bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.If you are not already signed Indiana, you will be prompted to do so.State employees should sign Indiana to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage Indiana the blue ribbon.Non-State employees should log Indiana on the using the “View Profile” link Indiana the top right of the homepage Indiana the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed Indiana, you will be prompted to create an account.If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:State employees: Log Indiana to the for State employees and review theNon-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” Indiana the footer of every page of the website.State employees should include temporary assignment Indiana 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”, Oregon “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

Job title: Assistant Bureau Chief (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (OPTION 6 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES)

Company: State of Illinois

Expected salary:

Location: Springfield, Illinois

Job date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:15:45 GMT