Assistant Family and Community Resource Center Administrator

Title: ASSISTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description:

Job Requisition ID: 52253

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,500 - $10,483 per month ($114,000 - $125,796 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

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, you're 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 Family & Community Services is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) Administrator to oversee the operations of the Englewood Office. The position supervises and administers the activities of professional and non-professional staff providing casework services to applicants seeking public assistance or referrals. The Division helps Illinois residents by connecting them with many programs and services. Through our programs, services and prevention efforts, the Division improves the health and well-being of individuals and promotes self-sufficiency and integrity of families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Assistant Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) Administrator.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Confers with and advises subordinate supervisors concerning personnel problems and employee evaluation issues.
• Conducts regularly and specially scheduled staff meetings to discuss, interpret and implement new policies and procedures or changes in existing policies and procedures.
• Plans and implements special management assignment projects.
• Coordinates workflow throughout the office on a rotational basis.
• 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 three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization that provides direct services to the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off.
• Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and goals of public assistance services.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization.
• Two (2) years of professional casework experience using social casework methods, techniques and principles gained through human services related college education or professional experience as a caseworker.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical training and assistance to staff to ensure the accurate and timely benefits in service delivery.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

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)
• 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)