Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,825 - $10,825 per month ($105,900 - $129,900 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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Posting Identification Number 42508
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Director of Rehabilitation for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. Monitors, develops, recommends and leads the implementation of programming related to the rehabilitation of patients served. Directly supervises the Activity Therapy, Educational, Workshop and other Rehabilitation programming. Interprets Elgin policies pertaining to educational and rehabilitation training and Civil and Forensic rehabilitation programs. At Elgin Mental Health Center, we treat individuals with dignity and compassion. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.
Serves as the facility-wide Director of Rehabilitation.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Provides clinical and administrative leadership for rehabilitation services provided by Elgin Mental Health Center.
Serves as Illinois State Board of Education Grants Coordinator.
Reviews the provision of a full service Special/Adult Educational Program based on the needs of the facility population.
Collaborates with Elgin Rehabilitation Services leadership, community-based providers, key persons from other DMH facilities and Elgin customers in order to identify service gaps, and to integrate and modify policies, procedures, resources and services facility-wide to improve standards of practice.
Implements Quality Assurance activities to ensure that the clinical services of the adult population with mental illness/development disability are consistent with respect to the mental health, chronological age, physical developmental age, and social maturity of the adult (18-64 years) and geriatric (65 + years) population.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.
Master’s degree in a health and human services field, preferably related to Rehabilitation.
Five (5) years of professional experience working with individuals with a mental illness.
Three (3) years of professional experience planning, developing and directing an active treatment program in a facility serving individuals with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities.
Three (3) years of professional experience establishing training curriculum and guidelines relative to active treatment of patients for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of professional experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing program needs, setting priorities and assigning staff to ensure compliance with standards of care and practice for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating clearly with a wide range of individuals that may include state agency officials, the public, internal and external stakeholders, community service providers, professional and lay groups and employees.
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 after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
*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, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Forensic Rehab Services
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
FTP - Medical Department
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)
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