Habilitation Program Coordinator

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Job Requisition ID: 58895 
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026
Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,834 - $8,307 per month ($70,008 - $99,684 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Work County: Clinton
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

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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.

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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 Habilitation Program Coordinator for the Murray Development Center located in Centralia, Illinois to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary Teams on an assigned shift and cottage.  Monitors, reviews, and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.  Provides guidance and direction to assigned teams and provides program compliance assessments and other habilitation services.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)/Team Leader of Inter-disciplinary Teams on an assigned shift and cottage.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates individual program data to assess progress toward habilitation goals and objectives.
• Observes 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 various community placement activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in 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 (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in addition to the education and training stated above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience in applying the principles and practices for the habilitation and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two (2) years of professional experience administering a habilitation and training program for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience dealing with sensitive situations in relation to staff, individuals, and the legal guardian of families of individuals.
• Two (2) years of professional experience directing a team in development and reviewing individual service plans for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating services to implement active habilitation plans.

Condition 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 individual or others.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.  
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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.

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