Social Service Program Planner IV (46408)
Social Service Program Planner IV (46408)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46408
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: 05/14/2025
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
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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 Early Childhood is seeking to hire a Social Service Program Planner to conceptualize design and implement the highly technical planning analysis and coordination of the social service program design of the Home Visiting Program Unit. This position assists with planning coordinating evaluating and conducting comprehensive routine and/or ad hoc (onsite or remote) Continuous Quality Improvement programmatic performance reviews at Home Visiting grantees located within the designed DHS/ Region(s) to ensure compliance with current fiscal year contract expectations and promote positive outcomes for parents; assists with conceptualizing designing implementing and maintaining highly technical planning and coordination of the program service delivery with designated DHS/ Region(s) including written forms/instructions policies procedures manuals instructions interpretive guidelines and/or handbooks/brochures; designs completes and develops decision memoranda agreements briefing papers Requests for Proposals (RFPs) correspondence and other written documents on Home Visiting issues function activities and budget; assists with organizing staffing and documenting listeningsessions with designated grantees families legal guardians and other stakeholders to secure feedback on service delivery; and represents the Bureau Chief and/or Manager at meetings workshops retreats and conferences regarding the Home Visiting/Early Childhood program. The Division of Early Childhood is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services. DEC serves to strengthen and centralize Child Care Early Intervention and Home Visiting within DHS. The DEC vision is for Illinois young children and families to have the supports they need to achieve their full potential. The DEC mission is to enhance access to programs and services that support whole child development. The DEC is committed to the following guiding values Whole Child Focus Quality Service Delivery Equity Relentless Pursuit of Mission Respect & Dignity and Stability & Sustainability.
Essential Functions
Conceptualizes designs and implements the highly technical planning analysis and coordination of the social service program design of the Home Visiting Program Unit for an assigned region.
Assists with conceptualizing designing implementing and maintaining highly technical planning and coordination of the program service delivery with designated DHS/ Region(s) including establishing effective working relationships with grantees and other stakeholders and drafting written forms/instructions policies procedures manuals instructions interpretive guidelines and/or handbooks/brochures.
Designs completes and develops decision memoranda agreements briefing papers Requests for Proposals (RFPs) correspondence and other written documents on Home Visiting issues function activities and budget.
Assists with organizing staffing and documenting listeningsessions with designated grantees families legal guardians and other stakeholders to secure feedback on service delivery.
Represents the Bureau Chief and/or Manager at meetings workshops retreats and conferences regarding the Home Visiting/Early Childhood program.
Participates in training as necessary to strengthen both staff and the Division.
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 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.
Specialized Skills
Of the two (2) yearsof required experience requires one (1) year of experience providing continuous quality improvement technical assistance contract/grant monitoring and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization and one (1) year of grant management experience in a public or private organization including experience analyzing administrative problems and developing a course of action that helped the program achieve its goals and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of experience providing continuous quality improvement technical assistance contract/grant monitoring and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization and one (1) year of grant management experience in a public or private organization including experience analyzing administrative problems and developing a course of action that helped the program achieve its goals and objectives.
Three (3) years of professional experience resolving complex issues and situations via oral and/or written communication with a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
Three (3) years of professional experience using advanced technical ability to analyze and evaluate programs and operations.
Three (3) years of professional experience exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in developing and formulating policies standards and procedures for extensive portions of the service delivery system.
Two (2) years of professional experience managing and tracking high volumes of work activities and products in an effective and efficient manner while generating corresponding statistical and/or written reports.
Two (2) years of professional experience assisting with grant management processes and procedures (i.e. GATA NOFOs monitoring).
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel with overnight stays.
Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:8:30am5:00pm Monday Friday; 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Division of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Development
Home Visiting Program/Central and Southern Regions
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: position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
