Home Visiting Specialist (EXECUTIVE II)
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:55488
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
Agency: Department of Early Childhood
Class Title:EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2026) $6820 monthly; Full Range $6820 - $9875 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
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 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.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking an Executive II to serve as a Home Visiting Specialist. This position will provide technical assistance to program administrators within the agency as well as outside vendors who partner with IDEC to enhance and promote Home Visiting initiatives within the state of Illinois.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
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.
- Serves as the Home Visiting Specialist for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC).
- Reviews negotiates and recommends disposition of project/grant applications and contractual agreements related to the Prevention Initiative-Home Visiting program and other IDEC Home-Visiting programs and services.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of technical assistance and professional development on early childhood topics and initiatives.
- Participates in the development/completion of reports and surveys for Prevention Initiative-Home Visiting and other initiatives being driven by IDEC.
- Participates in internal and external committee meetings regarding Home Visiting initiatives.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience working in the field of early childhood.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with early childhood block grant programs within the past 5 years (2021-2026).
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working in the field of early childhood.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with early childhood block grant programs within the past 5 years (2021-2026).
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with programs related to home visiting or a similar early childhood development program.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical assistance and guidance to program staff regarding the execution and administration of grant programs.
- Two (2) years of experience reviewing and making recommendations regarding grant applications and amendments.
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires the ability to use state issued equipment such as a cell phone laptop etc.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- 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.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) was signed into law in June of 2024 with the focus of making early childhood education and care services simpler better and fairer for families with young children across the state. During fiscal years FY25 and FY26 IDEC will be working through transitioning data programs and services from three state agencies the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to IDEC in order to be fully operational by July 2026. Illinois strives to be the best state in the nation to raise a family with young children and IDEC is committed to continue putting children and families center while reducing complexities and finding efficiencies in the system and advancing equity.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St Chicago Illinois 60603
Work County: Cook
Email:
Posting Group: Education; Social Services
This position does contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
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.
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