REGIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT STAFF
East St Louis, IL, US, 62201
Job Requisition ID: 42858
Closing Date/Time: 01/22/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERVICE COMMUNITY PLANNER - 41295
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,246/month; Full Range: $4,246-$5,701/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
PUC: 90684009
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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.
Posting Identification Number #42858
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Regional Contract Support Staff. Under general supervision, this position will receive, review, and process various day care related forms from private agencies, workers, and clients to provide requested day care services for eligible clients. The position will contact clients and providers to establish fees and reimbursement rates and conduct client self-certification process and recertification to initiate continued services. The position will also audit, review, monitor, and complete monitoring and service level data reports regarding day care clients and providers and associated billing. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring the Department receives the greatest value for its contract dollars. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Contract Support Staff
- Audits, reviews, monitors, and completes monitoring and service level data reports regarding day care clients and providers and associated billing
- Serves as a resource for Department and private agency staff, day care providers, clients, and foster parents regarding day care policies, procedures, and payment regulations
- Maintains complex information systems of monitoring and service delivery data and develops various reports as assigned, performing all related functions in a timely manner
- 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 high school
- Requires two years of experience in a community serviced by a demonstration project or a similar community experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Requires experience of residence in the community serviced by the demonstration project or a similar community
- Requires meaningful work experience which has contributed to the development of the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- working knowledge of community conditions
- working knowledge of community organizations
- ability to participate in planning and program design
- ability to communicate ideas in written and oral form requires ability to use computer and software requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires ability to pass a background check
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201
Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance
Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Supervisor: Michelle Morgan
This position DOES NOT 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.
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Nearest Major Market: St Louis