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CLINICAL DIRECTOR

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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:  Dec 2, 2024
Location: 

Waukegan, IL, US, 60085

Job Requisition ID:  41644

​Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date:  12/02/2024

Closing Date/Time:  12/30/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,046 - $10,660 per month ($108,552 - $127,920 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County:  Lake 
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  41644

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Director for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois. The incumbent will be responsible for all clinical psycho-social and habilitative programs and active treatment, development and rehabilitation of persons with a developmental disability. The Clinical Director will coordinate activities of clinical programs with nursing and medical staff, develop, establish, and implement goals and objectives for the center’s Strategic Plan for all clinical programs. At Kiley Developmental Center, we strive 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 Clinical Director for the Kiley Developmental Center.

  • Develops and implements contemporary psychological/clinical programs.

  • Serves as a full-line supervisor.

  • Attends treatment team meetings on a regular basis and provides treatment team staff with guidance and direction in optimal treatment planning.

  • Writes, reviews and maintains various facility manuals which govern the areas of Admissions and Discharges, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Patient Care Monitoring.

  • Serves and participates on various facility committees; confirms timely follow-up on problems identified through the facilities Quality Assurance programs; serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) as designated by the Center Director or Assistant Center Director.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a master's degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work.

  • Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a recognized social services agency.

  • Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Four (4) years of professional experience developing, implementing and maintaining a system for monitoring clinical/psychological programs and activities in the treatment/development and habilitation of persons with developmental disabilities. 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience in clinical consultation on service delivery and active treatment relative to developmental disability policies and procedures.

  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing, interpreting and ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for a public or private organization. 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience providing training and instruction to professional staff on the philosophy and goals for a clinical services program and current treatment technologies.

  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing reports for a public or private organization. 

  • Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders regarding issues dealing with mental health policies, procedures, staff, legislation and interagency agreements for a public or private organization.

  • Master’s degree in related rehabilitation field with a licensure as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

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

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

  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment in the performance of job duties.

  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and perform CPR.

  • Requires the ability to physically engage in restraints. 

  • 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.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch 

Requires the ability to work weekends and/or holidays on a rotating basis
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Kiley Developmental Center

Clinical Services
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

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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

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: Chicago

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