Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator (Public Service Administrator) (Option 6 Health And Human Ser

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: June 24, 2024

Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/24) $7,966-$11,759/month ($95,592-$141,108/year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

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 39073

Position Overview

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator within the Bureau of Family Nutrition. This position plans, develops, directs, and executes duties including, but not limited to, providing program policy and technical guidance to local health and social service agencies administering special nutrition programs; monitoring for program compliance and quality assurance; budget preparation input and completion of routine and special administrative reports. This position requires the ability to travel, including overnight stays.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Special Nutrition Programs Coordinator.

• Serves as a working supervisor.

• Manages and directs on-going monitoring, consultation, and review of local agencies administering BFN Special Nutrition Programs.

• Develops, conducts, and evaluates special nutrition programs to be presented at conferences for health professionals or the public.

• Performs administrative duties in the program areas which include budget preparation input, preparation or completion of routine and special administrative records and reports.

• Participates in on-going monitoring and program review of nutrition service needs.

• Proactively researches and pursues grant opportunities related to BFN Special Nutrition Programs and ensures grant project management and milestones are met.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.

• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience developing, monitoring, and interpreting program policies, requirements, and procedures for nutrition and health programs with an emphasis on food systems or the nutrition-related aspects of prevention.

• Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.

• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.

• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in applying standard financial practices, following general accounting procedures, and issuing and managing grants and contracts.

• Two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships such that federal, state, and local government agencies interact to effectively to meet program objectives.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in creating, revising, and utilizing complex spreadsheets

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel, including overnight stays.

• Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours

• Requires advanced proficiency in office productivity software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

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

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Work Location: 823 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Family and Community Services (20119)

Office of Family Wellness

Bureau of Family Nutrition (37512)

Springfield/Sangamon County

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield