OPERATIONS SPECIALIST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM PLANNER IV)
Springfield, IL, US, 62703-2925
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date/Time: 01/25/2023
Closing Date/Time: 02/07/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,175 - $9,314 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 eligibility. 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 10-66-22160
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire and operations specialist to lead and monitor technical assistance responsibilities within the Bureau of Community Services. This position provides high level technical assistance monitoring for identified cases for adults and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; works cooperatively with stakeholders and community support systems to provide technical assistance for people in need; facilitates and implements monitoring plans; provides training to employees in the provision of technical assistance, completes presentations and education for stakeholders regarding technical assistance supports; and confers with supervisory staff as well as other Department of Human Services (DHS) Division staff to ensure services are provided for people that have been identified as in need of support.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as Operations Specialist.
- Provides complex input, technical assistance, clarification, and training to professional staff toward understanding and implementing DD policies and procedures.
- Serves as Lead Community Support Services Consultant within the Bureau of Community Service Programs (BCSP).
- Provides expert critical recommendations regarding bureau/regional functionality, assignments, processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
- Facilitates and implements technical assistance monitoring plans.
- Confers regularly with supervisory staff as well as other DHS Division staff to ensure awareness of technical assistance cases.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.
- Requires two years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Of the two years required experience, requires two years of progressively responsible experience with providing technical assistance support to public of private recipients of a social service program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical assistance support to public of private recipients of a social service program.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with program objectives and social policy for public and private organizations.
- Two (2) years pf professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing accounting and auditing theory, principals, methods, and procedures, in areas such as external auditing, budgetary planning, and control of public accounting.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel including overnights.
- Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 600 E Ash St Springfield, IL 62703-2925
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Bureau of Community Services
Technical Assistance
Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
About The Agency:
The Illinois Department Human Services serves families in need all 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)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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
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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
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