What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTRACT ADVISOR (REHABILITATION SERVICES ADVISOR I) position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 08/28/24
Closing Date/Time: 09/11/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,339-$9,178/month ($76,068-$110,136/year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
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 position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a 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 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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 40787
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized contract advisor with strong leadership and communication skills. This position serves as a Contract Advisor to various community providers and school districts in the development and monitoring of contractual agreements to provide services to individuals with disabilities in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as Contract Advisor, in the Transition and Community Rehabilitation Services Unit, working with community providers and school districts in an assigned geographical area in the development and monitoring of contractual agreements to provide services to individuals with disabilities in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
Develops, administers, and monitors services provided in the contracts.
Develops spending plans, utilizing an allocated budget for contracts.
Travels to conduct on-site visits of programs, agencies, and schools.
Conducts in-service trainings with both Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRP's) and school districts statewide related to contractual needs, policies, and procedures.
Represents DRS in various capacities including but not limited to local Transition Planning Committees and local office meetings to provide ongoing technical support regarding transition needs to facilitate job development and activities.
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 complete four (4) years college, with courses in social welfare administration, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational guidance, or a closely related field.
Requires a minimum of two (2) years' experience related to vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience working in a public or private agency with federal and state regulations related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing and/or coordinating service through contractual agreements to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities within a public or private entity.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing budgets and spending plans and managing contractual obligations and expenditures within a public or private entity.
One (1) year of professional experience working with a community provider and/or educational entity to provide transition and/or employment services to persons with disabilities.
One (1) year of professional experience providing attention to detail ensuring accuracy and appropriateness in vouchers, reports, and documents.
One (1) year of professional experience interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, employers, community service providers, and internal and external stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel.
- 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
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Customer and Community Services
Transition and Community Rehabilitation Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
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)
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)
GI Bill® Training/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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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.
APPLICATION 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 the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage 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 the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – 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:
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Salary : $76,068 - $110,136
