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Reasonable Accommodation/Accessibility Specialist (Executive I)

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:  Nov 17, 2023
Location: 

Mt Vernon, IL, US, 62864

Job Requisition ID:  32770

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 11/20/23
Closing Date/Time: 12/05/2023 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $5,181 - $7,664 per month ($62,172 - $91,968 per year)  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Jefferson  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC062  

 

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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 10-11-32770

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Office of Human Resources, Bureau of Accessibility and Job Accommodation, is seeking to hire an Accessibility Specialist to provide information and technical assistance regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for IDHS staff and other public and private entities; assess features of programmatic access and physical site accessibility within IDHS state-owned and /or leased buildings sites; review, investigate, and draft initial responses to ADA /Section 504 grievances for supervisor’s approval, including substantive identification of ADA issues, relevant statements, supporting medical or other documentation, and other pertinent information to ensure compliance with IDHS.  In addition, this position will serve as a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist responsible for receiving, reviewing, and making determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations to assist candidates and employees with disabilities to perform essential job duties within IDHS.

Job Responsibilities

  1. As an Accessibility Specialist, provides information and technical assistance regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for IDHS staff and other public and private entities.
  2. Assesses features of programmatic access and physical site accessibility within IDHS state-owned and /or leased buildings sites.
  3. Serves as a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist for Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) applicants and employees.
  4. Reviews, investigates, and drafts initial responses to ADA /Section 504 grievances for supervisor’s approval, including substantive identification of ADA issues, relevant statements, supporting medical or other documentation, and other pertinent information to ensure compliance with IDHS policies.
  5. Participates in the formulation of training curricula, materials, and strategies related to accessibility of IDHS services, programs, and activities.
  6. Organizes and maintains information of a detailed and sensitive nature involving office operations.
  7. Responds to inquiries received from Agency staff and private contractors/vendors regarding ADA.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
  2. Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, OR completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. One (1) years of professional experience providing information and technical assistance regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for public and private entities as part of a public or private organization.
  2. One (1) years of professional experience assessing features of programmatic access and physical site accessibility for a public or private organization.
  3. One (1) years of professional experience in the provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in a public or private setting.
  4. One (1) years of professional experience working with ADA /Section 504 grievances, including substantive identification of ADA issues, relevant statements, supporting medical or other documentation, and other pertinent information, for a public or private organization.
  5. Two (2) years of professional experience formulating training curricula, materials, and strategies related to disability accessibility.
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday  

BAJA
Work Location: 333 Potomac Blvd Mount Vernon, IL 62864-9631  

Office of Human Resources

Accessibility and Job Accommodation

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Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov 

Job Family:  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 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)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • 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 assignments 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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Mount Vernon

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