Job Opportunities in United States

Agency: Department of Human Service
Location: Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012
Opening Date: 9/03/2024
Closing Date: 9/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,966 - $12,290 per month ($95,592 - $147,480 per year)
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
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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 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: 40928
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Rehabilitation Service Manager for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois, responsible for directing all activity therapy, rehabilitation, educational and vocational programs for mentally ill forensic (90%) and civil (10%) patients. Develops federal, state and local funding grants. Negotiates contracts with local community providers to provide services. Confers with other program heads to identify broad needs for the hospital. Develops a plan to implement alternatives to restraint/seclusion which outlines the roles and responsibilities of program staff. Secures work site for patient safety. Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees promoting patient safety.
Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the Rehabilitation Services Manager responsible for directing all activity therapy, rehabilitation, educational and vocational programs for mentally ill forensic (90%) and civil (10%) patients at the Alton Mental Health Center.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Develops written proposals for federal, state and local funding grants.
• Confers with other program heads to identify broad needs for the hospital.
• Develops a plan to implement alternatives to restraint/seclusion which outlines the roles and responsibilities of program staff; implements treatment planning practices which focus on alternatives to restraint/seclusion use.
• Develops and teaches classes to forensic (90%) and civil (10%) patients.
• Secures work site for patient safety.
• Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees representing the needs of the patients, hospital and program needs.
• 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 prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience administering a rehabilitation service-delivery program for persons with mental illness for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with Federal and State regulations and procedures developing plans to meet the service needs of individuals with mental illness.
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing written proposals for federal, state and local funding grants for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience interacting and communicating clearing and tactfully with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, internal and external stakeholders, community service providers, professional and lay groups and employees.
• Two (2) years of professional experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in communities served and developing/implementing recommendations for service needs for patients with mental illness.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to physically retrain patients to prevent injury to patient or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires the 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Mental Health
Alton Mental Health Center
Rehabilitation Services – Forensic Building
Agency Contact: DHS.Hiring Unit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7,966.00 - $12,290.00 per month
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):

• Do you possess prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health or human services?
• Do you possess the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college?

Work Location: In person