Social Service Program Planner IV (46029)
Social Service Program Planner IV (46029)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46029
Opening Date:05/05/2025
Closing Date/Time:05/16/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER IV 41314
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $7345$10734/month ($88140$128808/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 thewebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
While not requireda 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 theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. 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 Number46029
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 position to perform the most complex and specialized tasks for Title XX Donated Funds Initiative (DFI). This position plans and establishes data and information needs associated with the Social Services Block Grant administration; analyzes program content and community needs relative to federal and state regulations and social policy and assists management in the planning and establishment of overall social service programs services and priorities; works closely with administrative officials within the department and other agencies to negotiate the modifications or programs and services to achieve operational refinements and to verify needs are met within established social service policy of state and federal programs; provides the most complex and technical planning inputs for the statewide Social Services Block Grant and statewide Donated Funds Initiative Program; and verifies federal reporting requirements and procedures are met to obtain maximum available funding.
Essential Functions
Conceptualizes designs and implements program studies for assigned areas to identify service needs and priorities for the administration of the statewide Social Services Block Grant.
Establishes contracts ensuring state and federal compliance (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Notice of State Awards Pre and post federal reporting etc.) and provides expert critical review of proposed services under the Social Service Grant for executive and program management staff.
Research federal and state regulations verifying all federal and state requirements relevant to development of the Social Services Block Grant federal reports are satisfied.
Plans and coordinates state agency and contract reporting systems under the Social Services Block Grant ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
Conceptualizes designs and implements standards including initiatives for evaluating the effectiveness of services using social service techniques for the Social Services Block Grant and the Donated Fund Initiatives enhancing services while conferring with sponsoring state agencies and communitybased agencies.
Plans and coordinates the closeout activities for the Social Services Block Grant and Donated Funds Initiative programs.
Develops strategies and analyzes issues relative to program development and evaluation.
Creates reviews facilitates and evaluates the development of procedural guidelines for programs and the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) relevant to Family and Community Services programs and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of masters degree.
Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization social service work or in program planning and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience performing highly technical and independent duties in the administration of grants programs including developing implementing and reviewing program design for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements Catalogue of State Financial Assistance Community Service Agreement and SAP/Enterprise Resource Planning creating contracts and reviewing budgets.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with state and federally funded program objectives and social policy for public and private organizations.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with Federal and state reporting requirements including the programmatic and fiscal monitoring of program providers.
Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing accounting and auditing theory principals methods and procedures in areas such as external auditing budgetary planning and control of public accounting.
Three (3) years pf professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multitasking multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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
Family and Community Services
Adult Services and Basic Supports
Basic Support Title XX
Springfield / Sangamon County
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)
- 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 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: INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on 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:
Employment Type
Full-Time
