Social Service Program Planner III

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date/Time: 06/27/2024

Closing Date/Time: 07/11/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $6,339 - $9,178 per month ($76,068 - $110,136 per 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 38675

Position Overview

The Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR)is seeking to hire a self-motivated, knowledgeable, ambitious, detail-oriented Social Service Program Planner III on the Grant Management

• Downstate Unit for the Office of Opioid Settlement Administration in Springfield. Performs the more complex technical tasks related to programmatic contract and budget management and compliance activities related to substance use disorder treatment programs. Serves as liaison and provides contract oversight for Uniform Grant Agreements (UGAs) performing desk review on contract award. Travels to conduct on-site visits within an assigned geographical location to licensed providers as required and identifies deficiencies and assists with corrective action plan. Assist with the design and implementation of tracking procedures related to contract production, amendment, and disbursement. Assists with ongoing analysis of cash flow of all SUPR funds and fund disbursement and reconciliation. Provides consultation and direction to licensed and funded providers regarding contract and disbursement issues, and underperformance. Prepares Decision Memorandums and amendments for review and processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs the more complex technical tasks related to programmatic contract and budget management and compliance activities related to substance use disorder treatment programs.

• Implements on-site monitoring process for review of licensure and certification of IDHS/SUPR licensed and funded providers.

• For assigned providers, conducts studies, trend analyses, statistical reviews, reviews of financial issues and tracking procedures, contract deliverables, including the delivery of intervention and treatment services funded by SUPR.

• Recommends earning allocation, utilizing a UGA budget for provider contracts.

• In collaboration with SME, conducts annual and ongoing programmatic and fiscal contract condition reviews and develops a checklist for annual programmatic and fiscal requirements.

• Performs 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 completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a related master's degree.

• Requires one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development.

Specialized Skills:

• Of the one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience, requires one year of experience in contract compliance activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience verifying program operations comply with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and operations.

• One (1) year of professional experience in contract compliance activities.

• Two (2) years of professional experience preparing detailed reports and documents utilizing software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in licensure/certification activities with community agencies.

• Two (2) years of professional experience establishing effective working relationships with other staff, various groups, and the public.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel.

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

Work Hours: 8:30am

• 5:00pm Monday

• Friday

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

Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery

Office of Opioid Settlement Administration

Grant Management/Downstate

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

Revolving Door:

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.

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.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

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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.

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