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RESIDENTIAL UNIT DIRECTOR

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Date:  Apr 11, 2025
Location: 

Kankakee, IL, US, 60901

Job Requisition ID:  45988

Job Requisition ID: 45988 

Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/25/2025​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Health and Human Services 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,825 - $9,988 per month ($105,900 - $119,856 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
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  45988

 

 

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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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Unit Director for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. An ideal candidate is one that will support the values and vision of the agency and have passion and an ability to advocate and enable growth in our individuals. The Residential Unit Director will direct the day-to-day activities through administrative and programmatic staff that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The Shapiro Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the Residential Unit Director at the Shapiro Center.

  • Serves as full line supervisor.

  • Coordinates the residential program area with other facility and community programs that are attended by the individuals. 

  • Coordinates programmatic unit with other units.

  • Develops and implements training programs for assigned staff.

  • Serves on the facility executive council and other facility committees to determine facility policy and procedures.

  • 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 completion of four (4) years of college.

  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Human Services or related field.

  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with residential treatment programs, services, policies and procedures.

  • Three (3) years of professional and/or managerial experience in a residential treatment facility.

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program.

  • 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 approving time off.

  • Two (2) years professional experience developing and monitoring plans of corrective action.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience in the formulation and implementation of treatment programs and habilitation plans.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience organizing, administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to work on-call, after business hours, weekends and holidays.

  • Requires the ability to report to the facility to assist with emergency situations after business hours, weekend and holidays.

  • Requires the ability to serve as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotation basis.

  • Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.

  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*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, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch 
Work Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Shapiro Center

Residential Services - Unit 5
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.

 

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.

 

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

 

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.

 

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Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley

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