Hearing Speech Advanced Specialist
Hearing Speech Advanced Specialist
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45750
Opening Date: 04/09/2025
Closing Date/Time:04/22/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:HEARING & SPEECH ADVANCED SPEC 18227
Skill Option:Dual License Audiology & SpeechLanguage Pathology
Bilingual Option:Manual Communication (Sign)
Salary:Anticipated Salary: $7066 $10326 per month $84792 $123912 per year) bilingual pay
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Lake
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.
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Posting Identification Number 45750
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Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Hearing and Speech Advanced Specialist for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan Illinois to coordinate the entire hearing and speech services program. Recruits graduate students for internship training and clinical practicums. Develops and implements comprehensive speech language and hearing services. Utilizes manual communication skills with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Essential Functions
Coordinates hearing and speech services at the Kiley Developmental Center.
Provides direct professional clinical speech pathology and audiology services to an assigned caseload.
Develops and oversees practicums for graduate students for internship training and clinical practicums.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Functions as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team. Discusses current caseload and recommends development of a comprehensive service plan which meets the needs of the individuals served.
Translates functions/procedures into sign language for individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Prepares routine and specialized reports.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires possession of a masters degree in speechlanguage pathology or audiology from an approved program.
Requires a license to practice speechlanguage pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).
Requires a valid current Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement as a speechlanguage pathologist (either teaching or nonteaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Requires three 3 years of directly related clinical experience in an advanced clinical setting.
Requires the ability to communicate in sign language at a colloquial skill level.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm 30minute unpaid lunch
Administration
Work Location: 1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan Illinois 60085
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kiley Developmental Center
Hearing and Speech
Posting Group: Health Services; 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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5 Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
