Job description

Work Location: Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-6263

Posting ID: 10-70-24084

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 3/24/2023

Closing Date: 4/20/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,930 - $8,663 per month

Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan, IL 60085-6263

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm with 24/7 on call rotation

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Lake

Number of Vacancies: 1

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Unit III Administrator for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois. An ideal candidate that will support the values and vision of the agency and have a passion and ability to advocate and enable growth in our individuals. The Residential Unit Administrator will administer the operations of a residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities and monitor individual’s habilitation/treatment services being provided by community agencies, schools and workshops. The Kiley Developmental Center serves adults with developmental disabilities who have severe medical and/or behavioral needs. Travels in performance of job duties.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Residential Unit III Administrator for the Kiley Developmental Center.

2. Directs professional staff and non-professional unit staff in formulating and implementing programs and habilitation/treatment plans for individuals served.

3. Serves as full-line supervisor.

4. Coordinates programs with other units.

5. Develops and implements unit training programs.

6. Verifies unit program policies, procedures and treatment plans comply with Department rules and regulations, Center policy and procedures, Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health as well as other relevant standards and regulations.

7. Attends Executive Committee meetings to determine unit and Center policy and procedures.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in a social or human services field.

2. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of professional experience working with residential treatment programs, services, policies, and procedures.

2. Three (3) years of professional and/or managerial experience in a residential treatment facility.

3. Three (3) years of professional experience in developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program.

4. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and approving time off.

5. Two (2) years of professional experience developing and monitoring plans of corrective action.

6. Two (2) years of professional experience in the formulation and implementation of treatment programs and habilitation plans.

7.Three (3) years of basic proficiency in Microsoft, Outlook, and Excel.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

3. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

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

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

6. Requires the ability to travel.

7. Requires the ability to physical restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

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

9. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,930.00 - $8,663.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in a social or human services field?

Experience:

• administrative: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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