Regional Itinerant Supervisor (Public Service Administrator) (Option 6I Rehabilitation Counseling)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date:  Apr 22, 2024
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60621

Job Requisition ID:  36975

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date/Time:  05/06/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,660 - $10,360 per month ($91,920 - $124,320 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  36975

Position Overview

The 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 in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This supervisor plans, implements, directs, coordinates, and supervises the operations and activities of the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services field office overseeing staff for an assigned geographical section of the state, providing direct services in the Vocational Rehabilitation and Home Services Programs to individuals with disabilities to achieve or retain integrated competitive employment and live independently in the community.  The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized supervisor with strong leadership skills to oversee the program activities assigned to an area of the Division of Rehabilitation Services’, Bureau of Field Services regional structure. 

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as a Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services Rehabilitation Itinerant Field Services Supervisor.
  2. Directs the implementation or coordination of all program activities assigned to field office(s).
  3. Serves as full-line supervisor.
  4. Communicates with customers and immediate family regarding services available and issues and concerns with customer’s current services and/or customer and family complaints.
  5. Develops placement plans, nonfinancial working agreements, employer linkages, etc. 
  6. Conducts supervisory reviews of customer appeals to determine if counselor actions and/or services provided were appropriate and justified.
  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or closely related field. 
  2. Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in rehabilitation counseling related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Three (3) years of professional experience with administering a rehabilitation service-delivery program for persons with disabilities for a public or private organization.
  2. Three (3) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as 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.
  3. Three (3) years of professional experience working with Federal and State regulations and procedures developing plans to meet the service needs of individuals with disabilities.
  4. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
  5. Two (2) 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. 
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience establishing, maintaining, and nurturing effective working relationships in communities served and developing/implementing recommendations for service needs for unserved and underserved populations.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to travel.

*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, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Work Location: 6221 S Emerald Dr Chicago, IL 60621-2059 

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services

Region 1 South – Emerald City Regional
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services ; 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

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:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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