Social Service Program Planner III

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 06/26/2024

Closing Date/Time: 07/10/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)

Job Type: Salaried

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 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 37773

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a position to independently perform complex technical program evaluations of Developmental Disabilities (DD) services for persons with developmental disabilities including both policy and implementation issues. This position functions as a member of a planning unit by providing complex in depth analysis and more input of the Division policy, procedures, and program data and makes recommendations for improvements based on the analysis; plans, coordinates and conducts extensive social policy research and program evaluations of the array of services and supports available to individuals with disabilities; prepares written reports; and provides a facilitative and supportive role in planning workgroups composed of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, advocates for individuals with disabilities, Independent Service Coordination agencies, providers and other DD stakeholders who are convened to provide advice on policy changes, implementation issues or new initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex technical program evaluations of Developmental Disabilities (DD) services for persons with developmental disabilities including both policy and implementation issues.

• Functions as a member of a planning unit by providing complex in-depth analysis and more input of the Division policy, procedures, and program data and makes recommendations for improvements based on the analysis.

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts extensive social policy research and program evaluations of the array of services and supports available to individuals with disabilities.

• Prepares written reports.

• Provides a facilitative and supportive role in planning workgroups composed of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, advocates for individuals with disabilities, Independent Service Coordination agencies, providers and other DD stakeholders who are convened to provide advice on policy changes, implementation issues or new initiatives.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.

• Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience performing complex, technical program evaluations of Developmental Disabilities services for persons with developmental disabilities for a public or private organization.

• One (1) year of professional experience conducting surveys/reviews in community-based programs and/or analyzing and evaluating community-based developmental disability programs and operations.

• One (1) year of professional experience providing technical assistance and guidance with programs and operations.

• One (1) year of professional experience exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in reviewing, developing and formulating policies, standards and procedures for extensive portions of the service delivery system.

• One (1) year of professional experience conducting interviews with guardians, staff and individuals with disabilities.

• One (1) year of professional experience maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Administration

Planning Unit

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)

• 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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield