MCH Title V Block Grant Coordinator (Public Service Administrator, Opt.1)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the MCH Title V Block Grant Coordinator. Administers the Illinois Title V Block Grant. Manages Illinois' Title V Block Grant; reviews MCH data and identifies areas requiring additional attention. Identifies and engages key stakeholders in Title V programs and initiatives. Advises Division Chief on progress of Title V programs and recommends areas of improvement as well as new opportunities. Represents Illinois Title V through presentations and in meetings. Serves as supervisor for Title V program staff. Provides grantee technical assistance. The MCH Title V Block Grant Coordinator serves as liaison to the general public, state and federal agencies, and other key organizations regarding OWHFS and IL Title V activities.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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

Essential Functions

• Manages Illinois' Title V Block Grant which consists of monitoring changes in Title V Block Grant guidance.
• Reviews maternal and child health data and identify opportunities for additional programs.
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders in Title V programs and initiatives.
• Develops and organizes presentations at meetings and/or conferences with critical external and internal partners.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that 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 with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or related field.
• Three (3) years’ experience managing professional staff.
• Three (3) years’ experience in maternal and child health.
• Three (3) years’ experience with the Title V Block Grant.
• Three (3) years’ experience in program development and management, data analysis, fiscal management and strategic planning.
• Three (3) years’ experience coordinating and communicating with external stakeholders.
• Two (2) years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to travel statewide and nationally

      *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

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.