Accessibility And Job Accommodation Manager
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 130008
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50617
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10000 - $10834 per month ($120000 - $130008 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Posting Identification Number 50617
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 Office of Human Resources is seeking to hire a dynamic and well-organized Accessibility and Job Accommodation Manager with strong leadership and communication skills. This position is responsible for directing the statewide coordination of accessibility job accommodations and workplace needs and priorities for the Department with a special emphasis on Titles I-IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Essential Functions
- Serves as the manager of the Accessibility and Job Accommodation Section.
- Directs the formulation of access and workplace accessibility initiatives and strategies.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Provides advice and consultation to divisions regarding accessibility job accommodations and workplace needs and priorities.
- Maintains liaison relationship with other department divisions administrators and interest groups.
- Assists in providing direction in matters relating to budget and administrative personnel utilization methods of program operations and responsibilities of specialized operations.
- Coordinates collaborative activities with state and external entities to further ADA resources and awareness such as Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED) ADA for Illinois Ability Links Access Living and CATS Transportation Task Force.
- Performs other duties as required or requested 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 college.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience facilitating workplace accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation including but not limited to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) religious accommodations and Human Rights statutes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience ensuring Title II ADA compliance for both employees and customers including physical accessibility of facilities and effective communication practices (e.g. accessible documents auxiliary aids).
- Three (3) years of professional experience in a public or private organization managing ADA and Section 504 grievances including intake investigation resolution and documentation of disability-related complaints.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with programs for individuals who need job accommodations or access to resources.
- Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience managing personnel assigning work providing guidance to subordinates implementing discipline training and evaluating staff.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with and staying abreast of new technology and/or accommodations available to individuals with disabilities.
- Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
*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 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
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Work Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Human Resources
Accessibility and Job Accommodation
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Employee 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.
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)
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Organizational skills
- Mediation Experience
- Solaris
- Facilities Management
- Conflict Management
- Assistive Technologies
- Opera/Guestline/Matrix software
- Joint Operations
- Sybase
- Alternative dispute resolution
- negotiation
