State of Illinois

Posting Identification Number 43332  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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Inhalation Therapist for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to administer specialized inhalation, therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending physician. Maintains constant watch over individuals undergoing treatment and takes precautionary steps at own initiative in case of adverse reactions to prescribed treatment. Maintains inhalation therapy equipment and reports any failure of equipment and takes measures for its immediate repair.  Prepares, presents training and instructs training to direct care staff on the technical function of therapy and specialized equipment utilized. Travels in performance of job duties. A Essential Functions Administers specialized inhalation therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending physician. Prepares, presents training and instructs training to direct care staff on the technical function of therapy and specialized equipment utilized. Reviews and evaluates results therapy given and records data regarding therapy. Maintains inhalation therapy equipment and reports any failure of equipment and takes measures for its immediate repair. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an approved school for inhalation therapy. 

Posting Identification Number 42728   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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload. Integrates, coordinates, and monitors Individual Service Plans. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Provides guidance and direction to teams. Ensures staff is trained in the implementation of programming in accordance with an individual’s needs and assesses program compliance. Travels in performance of job duties. Essential Functions Serves as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/ Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary (ID) Teams with an assigned caseload. Counts data to determine clinical needs and uses data to support clinical changes. Observes assigned individuals during their activities of daily living and active treatment and communicates with each on a daily basis. Coordinates services both in and outside the Center to implement active habilitation according to the plan established by the inter-disciplinary team. Conducts in-service and workshops for employees as part of ongoing training and to qualify staff for promotions. Conducts community placement activities. Performs other duties required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field (e.g., sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology). A Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy or a registered nurse will also meet required education and training requirements. Requires one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities. One (1) year of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.  One (1) year of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization. One (1) year of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals, and the legal guardian of families of individuals. One (1) year of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual habilitation plans for a public or private organization. One (1) year of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans. Conditions of Employment Appointees are required to have successfully completed a department training program designed specifically for the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional before the completion of her/his probationary period. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires the ability to work before or after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 41062 Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) located in Joliet, Illinois to serve as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Practices as a Psychiatrist and performs general physician duties for the JITC MH units.  Determines psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists and/or coordinates the treatment planning for various types of patients. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans. Assures that the clinical services are appropriate to the population with mental illness/developmental disability and to the mental and physical developmental stages of the individual patients. Provides court testimony. Essential Functions Practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Serves as a unit Psychiatrist and coordinates treatment plans for optimum patient care. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plan. Facilitates and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of patients. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.   Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness. Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel. Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients. Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Two (2) years of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports. Conditions of Employment Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to testify in court. Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends, and holidays in case of emergency. Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 42941     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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker II for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to provide social work services for a unit. Completes comprehensive social histories, social assessments, and investigations. Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients. Conducts individual, group and family therapy on behalf of the patients. Develops, designs, implements, and evaluates treatment plans. Serves as a member of various Performance Improvement Teams and is a member of the Social Work Services Committee. Essential Functions Provides social work services for the unit. Performs extensive casework in the role of Treatment Coordinator for adult forensic patients. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Prepares referral placement packets of patients, confirms records, reports and consents are completed. Serves as a member of various performance improvement teams and is a member of the social work services committee. Receives in-service and on-the-job training designed to enhance abilities. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master's degree in social work from a recognized college or university supplemented by one year of professional social work experience in the evaluation and treatment/habilitation of mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or other disabled persons. *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 42802     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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Security Therapy Aide IV for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to perform tasks pertaining to protection, security, therapy, and sanitation activities under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility. Serves as working supervisor.  As a member of a treatment team, participates in overall resident care and treatment including the most complex resident problems.  Consults with supervisor and professional direct care staff on treatment, modifications of treatment plans, development, implementation and enforcement of policy and procedures.  Coordinates the facility response to emergency situations. Interacts with residents to mediate disputes. Serves as the Administrator on Duty. Travels to transport residents to off-site activities. Essential Functions Performs tasks pertaining to protection, security, therapy, and sanitation activities under conditions on an assigned shift/post for a 24/7 maximum security facility. Serves as working supervisor. Coordinates the facility response to emergency situations including notifying administrators outside of regular working hours. Interacts with residents to mediate disputes, redirect inappropriate behavior, explain rules and procedures and to support therapeutic, recreational, vocational, behavioral and/or safety plans. Conducts facility inspections for security, safety, and sanitation. Serves as the Administrator on Duty and maintains communication with the Administrator on Call. 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 high school. Requires two (2) years supervisory experience in security therapy work, including successful completion of an approved Security Therapy Aide Training Program or equivalent experience. Conditions of Employment Requires possession of a Class A, B, C or D driver’s license to transport residents to off-site activities. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number 42615   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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Fiscal Services is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Bureau of Collection Services, located in Springfield Illinois.  Under general supervision in the Revenue Management, Bureau of Collection Services, Office of Fiscal Services, DHS, assist in performing professional accounting work in processing the Department's receivables from the Offset Programs and in maintaining and examining the Department's Accounts Receivable System (ARS), Enterprise Resources Planning Program (ERP) and the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) for client overpayment accounts. Essential Functions Maintains and reconciles logs of voluntary payment plans on client overpayment accounts. Monitors, research, and reconciles payment activity of client overpayment accounts on the Accounts Receivable System (ARS) and/or the Integrated Eligibility System (IES). Provides technical assistance to staff in Collections and Cash/Revenue Management regarding the appropriate processing of receivables from the Offset Programs. Compiles and prepares a wide variety of complex financial/statistical reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis, with detailed emphasis on the voluntary and involuntary payments from offset programs. Assists Unit supervisor and management staff with special projects which include the development of additional reports to improve efficiency and enhancements to the receivables systems as recommended in audit findings. 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, with courses in business administration and accounting OR four (4) years of technical accounting experience.   *Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the stated requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of a qualifying examination.

Posting Identification Number  42570   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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Services Supervisor for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to serve as a working supervisor to direct care personnel in the provision of non-professional services, programs and activities for individual’s served who are developmentally disabled on multiple units. Provides supervisory coverage to other units in the absence of that supervisor. Assists supervisor and professional staff in the planning and implementation of habilitation programs. Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team assisting in the formulation and implementation of the Assessment/Habilitation Planning/Program and Service Implementation Process. Coordinates and integrates shift routines/programs with those occurring on all shifts. Essential Functions Directs direct care personnel in the provision of non-professional services, programs and activities for individual’s served who are developmentally disabled on multiple assigned units. Serves as a working supervisor. Provides orientation and training to new staff in the areas for facility policy and procedures, physical care, treatment plan goals and objects, individual/shift record completion and maintenance. Serves as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team. Completes and/or reviews forms, logs, and reports including injury reports, restraint forms, living area reports, supply requisitions, daily living area reports, etc. Provides supervisory coverage to other units in the absence of their supervisor. 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 an Associate of Arts Degree, with coursework in the health and human services fields, plus two years direct care experience in a mental health/rehabilitation residential care setting or requires two years resident care supervisory experience in a mental health/rehabilitation residential care setting. *Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff.  Two (2) years of professional experience assessing operational needs and delegating staff appropriately in a public or private organization.  Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively orally and in writing.  Two (2) years of professional experience working with individuals with physical disabilities and addressing the behaviors and problems.  One (1) year of professional experience performing quality assurance activities.  Two (2) years of experience in guiding and training staff. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.  

Posting Identification Number 42551   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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 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 coordinates customer case records and documents in a field office pertaining to the service delivery activities to customers in the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Program   This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve months to learn the rules, regulations, and policies of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to ultimately manage a caseload providing services to individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment. This position requires the use of manual communication skills in working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and Deaf Blind.  The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills. Essential Functions For a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, receives formal and informal orientation in the principles, techniques, procedures, and policies related to rehabilitating persons with disabilities including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in a general vocational rehabilitation, transition, Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), or psychiatric caseload. Studies and becomes proficient in utilizing the Division’s case management system. Travels to attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and in-service training related to the discipline of rehabilitation counseling. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires possession of a master’s degree from a college or university program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) OR A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation administration, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, deaf education, special education, or a closely related field. Requires the ability to pass the assessment for sign language at the advanced level. *  This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.   Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to travel. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.  

Posting Identification Number 42370  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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.   No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dental Hygienist for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to provide dental treatment and educational services for individuals in the outpatient dental clinic. Administers oral prophylactic treatments as prescribed by a licensed dentist. Assists the dentist in administering treatments and making dental x-rays. Essential Functions Performs technical and advisory services in dental hygiene, including prophylaxis. Assists in preparing individuals for dental treatment including lifting individuals from wheelchairs into the dental chair. Instructs direct care and nursing staff in dental health in-service programs to educate them on proper tooth brushing techniques, recognizing abnormal oral conditions and diet and nutrition measures as they affect dental health. Keeps records of activities performed within area of responsibility including annual review summaries. Performs infection control procedures to prevent cross contamination. Inputs Continuous Quality Indicator data on computer on. 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 high school, supplemented by completion of two (2) years of college with course work in dental hygiene. Requires Illinois certificate as registered dental hygienist. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 42308 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, your part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.   No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Social Worker IV for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. This position will perform professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders; identifies and acquires additional clinical information to construct a robust understanding of patient problems and treatment needs; develops and maintains professional working relations with a wide variety of community resources in support of assuring adequate patient treatment and housing needs are met upon discharge. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team; serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a qualified examiner. Essential Functions Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives. Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a qualified examiner. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team. Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice and possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to conduct interviews and to access various work sites throughout the hospital. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number 38890 Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Medical Director with an Illinois Physician and Surgeon License with a specialty in Psychiatry. Board Certification is required to provide medical leadership and oversight of the psychiatry services provided at the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. Chester Mental Health Center strives to assist patients to achieve their full recovery potential and values culture, safety, recovery, efficiency, and quality. Job Responsibilities Serves as Medical Director for Chester Mental Health Center. Serves as full-line supervisor. Develops, plans for and monitors implementation of ancillary medical services, including dentistry, optometry, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and all contractual medical services. Directs, designs and implements policies, procedures and verifies compliance with all accrediting regulatory agents. Provides psychiatry services by examining, treating and monitoring individual patients’ medical needs. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry. Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in the directing, planning and evaluating a medical/clinical program. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program. Two (2) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment and services. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field as well as other medical professionals. Two (2) years of professional experience, preferably five (5) years, recommending changes to medical service programs. Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services. Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals. Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in psychiatry medicine. Two (2) years of professional experience investigating and reporting on incidents. Conditions of Employment Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Chester Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.   Requires ability to work and be on call after hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number 41824   Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Crisis Community Programs Administrator located in Chicago, Illinois. The incumbent will act authoritatively on policy-making issues impacting agency management and statewide agency operations. Formulates and implements policy impacting Crisis Community Programs which has a statewide impact for the total management process. Identifies federal and state human service funding opportunities and impact of grant funded programs on intellectually disabled communities. Essential Functions Serves as the Administrator of Crisis Community Programs. Provides direction and guidance to staff to ensure effective implementation of Division of Mental Health (DMH) program, fiscal, and grant management based on Grants Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements. Identifies federal and state human service funding opportunities and impact of grant funded programs on intellectually disabled communities. Develops and maintains relationships with foundations and corporations in order to leverage and maximizes state and federal funding to provide support and enhance delivery of services. Develops the reporting and analysis of performance measures specific to grants to various audiences, including the governor’s office and the Department’s service delivery partners, to monitor on-going budget performance of grantees and grant appropriations. Serves as full-line supervisor.  Maintains awareness of changes to the grant and budget protocols and practices and ensures their implementation. Designs, develops, and implements measures to increase federal, foundation, and corporate funding to community mental health service delivery systems, while ensuring for budgeting of administration dollars to support the management of grants. Supports the development of evaluation designs to ensure the integration of process and outcome findings into program management. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in a social or human services field. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of management experience over grant-funded programs for a public or private organization. Two (2) years of management experience over crisis and/or crisis intervention programs for a public or private organization. Prefers a master’s degree in a health or human services related field. Conditions of Employment 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. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 41954   Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on an assigned living unit on an assigned shift. Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental health patient care. Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support (BLS). Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care. Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties. Completes mandatory nursing training requirements and continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires basic proficiency in the use of office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number  41678     Position Overview   The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to conduct and document comprehensive activity therapy assessments and develop therapy programs for individuals. Develops activity therapy skill programs that correlate to objectives developed in the annual reviews. Transports individuals by van or automobile to community outings/activities.  Essential Functions Conducts and documents comprehensive activity therapy assessments and develops therapy programs for individual’s served at the Fox Developmental Center, including progress on past activity goals and objectives and recommendations based on individuals’ preferences. Develops activity therapy skill programs that correlate to objectives developed in the annual reviews. Registers individuals served in community park district programs based on their interest. Plans and participates in the planning and implementation of center-wide special events and activities. Transports individuals by van or automobile to community outings/activities.  Conducts group/solitary activity therapy programs to meet the interests and needs of individuals served. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 41362      Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, including providing work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate a good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Provides professional nursing care services on assigned shift. Provides work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures, and the use of equipment. Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Sets up, operates, and monitors special equipment. Prepares and maintains medical records and histories.   Serves as Center-Wide medical/nursing resource during the absence of other professional nursing personnel on the assigned shift. Serves as a Center Float Nurse for medication administration on an assigned shift. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience or (c) a master’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number 41323 Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness on an assigned shift. The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Utilizing the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care for patients receiving health care services on an assigned shift.   Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Provides report to staff and to oncoming lead worker to ensure continuity of care. Participates in meetings and discussions with clinical, medical, administrative, and other staff. Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties. Completes mandatory training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific professional competency through observation and evaluation. Attends ongoing education programs mandatory and optional in-service programs. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) A bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience or (c) A master’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Posting Identification Number 41801 Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients. Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team. Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record. Contributes to and maintains patient records. Assists unit staff with reviews. Essential Functions Performs a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients at Chester Mental Health Center. Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team. Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record. Contributes to and maintains patient records by noting all medications given and charts results for all treatments performed and response to treatment. Attends all in-service classes, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) review, seminars and informational meetings to further educate and enhance job skills. Assists unit staff with reviews or patients in seclusion and restraint and provides input for continuation or release. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse. *This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. 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 lift and carry moderate loads up to 50 pounds and push a crash cart up to 100 pounds. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

  Posting Identification Number 41303  Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, including providing work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate a good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Provides professional nursing care services on assigned shift. Provides work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures and the use of equipment. Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Sets up, operates, and monitors special equipment. Inventories, orders, and maintains security of medication, drugs, and medical equipment and supplies into a computer system. Prepares and maintains medical records and histories. Serves as Center-Wide medical/nursing resource during the absence of other professional nursing personnel on the assigned shift. Serves as a Center Float Nurse for medication administration on an assigned shift; on-call rotation, as assigned. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience or (c) a master’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.

Posting Identification Number 41328  Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, including providing work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate a good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions Provides professional nursing care services on assigned shift. Provides work-related guidance, instruction, and explanation to lower-level direct care support staff on an assigned shift in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures, and the use of equipment. Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Sets up, operates, and monitors special equipment. Prepares and maintains medical records and histories. Serves as Center-Wide medical/nursing resource during the absence of other professional nursing personnel on the assigned shift. Serves as a Center Float Nurse for medication administration on an assigned shift, on-call rotation, as assigned. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) A bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience or (c) A master’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to use of office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires 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.  

Posting Identification Number 41320 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel.   Essential Functions Provides professional nursing care to individuals served on an assigned shift. Provides work-related guidance, instructions and explanations to lower-level nursing staff and other direct support staff in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures and the use of equipment. Attends treatment team meetings to update the Interdisciplinary Team on changes in medical status, additional medical needs and completes paperwork to document medical information in accordance with policies and guidelines. Performs quality assurance activities including conducting audits and preparing Infection Control Reports. Attends training to keep abreast of latest nursing techniques and concepts. Serves as Center-wide medical/nursing resource on the assigned shift during the absence of other professional nursing personnel. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. * This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law