Deputy Division Manager - Home and Community Services (SPSA, 1)

  ​Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,500, Full Range: $8,500 - $10,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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.

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department on Aging must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team! The ideal candidate prefers more than four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience managing comprehensive programs, such as those that address the needs of vulnerable populations or socially complex needs. You should also have more than four years of experience working with services provided under the Older Americans Act or a Community Care Program. We need someone with more than three years of experience promulgating and implementing policies, procedures, statutes, and administrative rules, as well as managing staff. If you have more than two years of experience utilizing databases to prepare complex reports and documents, even better. Additionally, the role prefers candidates with more than one year of experience in grant management and utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Are you ready to make an impact? We want to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• As a policymaking official, directs, plans, executes, and evaluates the field administration operations of the Community Care Program (CCP).
• Serves as the Agency’s spokesperson on behalf of the Division Manager with delegated authority to commit the Agency to specific courses of action.
• Directs the development of annual budget projections and monitors program expenditures for divisional programs under the Community Care Program (CCP).
• Supervises subordinates, assisting in the development of the staff toward individual performance goals.
• Confers with division manager and other staff in the development, dissemination, and analysis of program data, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, guidelines, standards, and technical assistance material. 
• Directs and coordinates the preparation of management studies, reports, and program analysis for the evaluation of existing and proposed changes to the division programs.
• 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 (4) four years of college or equivalent in General Administration/Management or related field.
• Requires (4) four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience managing a comprehensive program (i.e. programs that address the needs of a vulnerable population, or socially complex needs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of experience working with services provided under the Older Americans Act or a Community Care Program.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience promulgating and implementing policies, procedures, statutes, and administrative rules.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience managing staff.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in utilizing datab