Chief Operating Officer (Coo)
Share
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 10158 - 11435
Posted on:
03-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50615
Opening Date: 10/21/2025
Closing Date: 11/03/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10158 - $11435 per month ($121896 - $137220 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Posting Identification Number 50615
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 top-tier 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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Hospital Chief Operating Officer for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield Illinois. The incumbent will plan direct and manage administrators of assigned areas. Performs highly responsible administrative clinical programmatic and operational duties. Assists in the direction development and supervision of recipient care and treatment program areas. Coordinates hospital services based on the identified needs of the patient populations. Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center and Assistant to the Hospital Chief Executive Officer.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Serves as the Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in their absence with full range authority over the entire Center.
- Administers the Hospitals Workers Compensation Program and plans and directs the activities of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Workers Compensation practices to verify compliance with DHS and CMS rules regulations and policies.
- Participates in various meetings and committees as a spokesperson for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
- 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working with individuals with a mental illness in a residential care and treatment program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience organizing administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation.
- Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements training staff preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
- Five (5) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization relative to residential care and treatment programs.
- Five (5) years of professional experience working with Federal and State standards and regulations relative to residential care and treatment programs.
- Five (5) years of professional experience developing strategic plans long and short-term goals for residential treatment program.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to serve as Administrator on Duty (AOD) after business hours weekends and holidays.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State 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 4A-101 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 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location:901 E Southwind Rd Springfield IL 62703-5125
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center
Hospital Administration
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.
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)
- 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
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
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
Non-State employees: 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:
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Marketing & Sales
- Gas Turbine
- CNC
- Jpa
