Violence Prevention Program Specialist
Violence Prevention Program Specialist
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Opening Date:03/31/2025
Closing Date/Time:04/11/2025
Salary:Anticipated Salary $5703$8170/month $68436$98040/year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
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 positionMUSTapply electronically through the2webwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee 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 Number45306
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Specialist for the Violence Prevention Program for the Greater Illinois Region. This position communicates and works closely with providers regarding the awards responds to questions and addresses financial issues with providers regarding the grant award. Reviews provider periodic performance reports; notifies the Office of Fiscal Services staff about approved budgets and any advance payment authorizations to ensure the payment amount is awarded to each institution; monitors stoppayment list to determine if any providers appear on the list; recommends and implements policy and procedures to immediate supervisor as it relates to the programs; participates in training technical assistance and support meetings for providers located throughout the state.
Essential Functions
Serves as the Violence Prevention (VP) Program Specialist for the Bureau of Violence Prevention Services for the Greater Illinois Region (GIR).
Communicates and works closely with providers regarding the awards.
Reviews provider periodic performance reports.
Notifies the Office of Fiscal Services staff about approved budgets and any advance payment authorizations to ensure the payment amount is awarded to each institution.
Monitors stoppayment list to determine if any providers appear on the list.
Recommends and implements policy and procedures to immediate supervisor as it relates to the programs.
Participates in training technical assistance and support meetings for providers.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requiresknowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four 4 years of college preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires one 1 year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization OR completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Four 4 years of professional experience utilizing the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Four 4 years of professional experience working with the principles of governmental accounting program budgeting personnel statistics and procurement including an understanding of the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA 30 ILCS 708 and related administrative grant rules including grant making procedures.
Four 4 years of professional experience ensuring accurate processing of documents with few if any errors.
Two 2 years of professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.
Two 2 years of professional experience developing installing and evaluating new and revised methods procedures.
Two 2 years of professional experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing implementing and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Two 2 years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState 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 has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 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 1509 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: MonFri 8:30am5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 823 E Monroe St Springfield Illinois 62701
Division of Family and Community Services
Office of Community and Positive Youth Development
Bureau of Violence Prevention Services/Greater Illinois Region
Springfield/Sangamon County
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)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually 10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime 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 PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
GI BillTraining/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: Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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
NonState employees: on 2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
