State of Illinois · 1 day ago
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Rushville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$10,835/mo - $12,835/mo
4+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking a Program Director for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Illinois. The incumbent will manage various functions at the facility, including administrative, medical, and fiscal operations, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and serving as the official spokesperson for the TDF.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the Program Director for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF)
Directs, reviews and enforces standards of care and treatment for residents receiving services at the TDF in accordance with DHS/DBHR (Department of Human Services/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery) policies, procedures and standards of practice as determined by professional associations, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Office of Internal Audits, Office of Auditor General and the Office of Executive Inspector General
Serves as full line supervisor
Through subordinate supervisors, directs fiscal management staff in the development of the annual budget proposal
Directs investigations and communications surrounding unusual incidents, violations of agency or facility rules, complaints, criminal violations, lawsuits filed against the facility, etc
Serves as official spokesperson for TDF
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires a master's degree in a health or human services related field
Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience directing and coordinating services in a health or human services organization, facility, or hospital
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
Preferred
Five (5) years of professional experience organizing, administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation
Five (5) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders
Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off
Five (5) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization
Five (5) years of professional experience working with Federal and State standards and regulations relative to residential care and treatment programs
Five (5) years of professional experience developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for residential treatment program
Benefits
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 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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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