Assistant Bureau Chief

Agency : Department of Human Services 
Opening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,486 - $11,710 per month ($101,832 - $140,520 per year) 
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Plan/BU: None 
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Posting Identification Number 36937 Position Overview 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. This position serves as the Assistant Bureau Chief overseeing staff and direct services in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services field offices statewide. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized Assistant Bureau Chief with strong communication and leadership skills.
Job Responsibilities Serves as Assistant Bureau Chief of statewide rehabilitation service delivery for the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services.  Directs, coordinates, and supervises planning and operations to ensure efficient and effective utilization of agency resources allocated to the field offices. Evaluates existing programs, procedures, and operations to ensure efficient and effective utilization of agency resources allocated to Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services. Serves as full-line supervisor. Speaks on behalf of the Department, Customer and Community Blind Services, Director of DRS and the Secretary in meetings and conferences regarding services and issues that impact customers, providers, and stakeholders. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other areas and units with the Division and in all other administrative areas of the Agency. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in a social or human services field. Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a vocational rehabilitation and/or instructional program for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Administration or closely related field. Four (4) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc. Four (4) years of professional experience working with Federal and State regulations and procedures developing plans to meet the diverse service needs of individuals with disabilities. Four (4) years of professional experience with administering a rehabilitation service-delivery program for persons with disabilities for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations. Three (3) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating clearly and tactfully with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, legislators, employers, internal and external stakeholders, community service providers, professional and lay groups, and employees. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to travel. *The conditions of employment listed here 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:  809 Commercial Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services
Field Operations
Agency Contact:  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services ; 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.
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.
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) These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
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