SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM PLANNER III
Waukegan, IL, US, 60085
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date/Time: 01/27/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lake
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 43418
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Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Social Service Program Planner to direct and guide the activities and services for transitioning people with intellectual disabilities to the community settings in Lake County. This position assigns, directs, supervises the programs in the implementation of treatment and service plans including completion of tasks such as quality assurance checks, data collection, analysis, implementation of department of public health regulations, community integrated living arrangements and other applicable rules and regulations; provides direction and guidance with regards to behavioral problems; develops and implements policy that impacts services for the person; and verifies compliance with Waiver Rules designated be the Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health and other regulatory agency policies, standards and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Performs in-person complex technical tasks and develops complex program design plans for the coordination of service opportunities to individuals transitioning among serve types within the Developmental Disabilities system.
- Develops, plans and implements in-person placement programs and policy.
- Analyses SODC admissions process to determine needs in service delivery system.
- Responds to request for technical assistance from individuals with developmental disabilities, family members/legal guardians and service providers.
- Processes funding request for Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) and /or Purchase-of-services (POS).
- Travels to plan and conduct random and targeted on-site visit to serve providers in determining and reporting on the level of compliance in relations to Medicaid rules, other applicable rules, DHS principles and philosophy and best-practice criteria.
- Performs other duties as required to assigned with are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
Specialized Skills
- Of the one (1) year of required experience, requires one (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, reviewing their Individual Support Plan’s and reporting their findings
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, reviewing their individual Support Plan’s and reporting their findings.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with program objectives of agencies developing social policy.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with structure, organization and methods of social welfare institutions.
- Two (2) years of professional experience exercising extensive initiative and independent judgment in developing and formulating policies, standards and procedures for the service
- delivery system.
- Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and operations.
- One (1) year of professional experience establishing effective working relationships with other staff, various groups and the public.
- One (1) year of professional experience verifying program operations comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to provide technical assistance and support to providers.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to meet criteria for a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
- Requires the ability 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.
*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-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State Operated Development Centers - Kiley Developmental Center
Transitional Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: 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 & 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
This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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: Chicago