OFFICE SPECIALIST, Opt.1 (UMP)

Agency:  Department of Public Health 
Office:  Health Promotion

Division:  Health Assessment & Services

Title:  Office Specialist, Opt 1 (Upward Mobility Program)

Posting ID:  37-25-0052 and 37-25-0060 / 41028

Posted:  10/21/2024-11/4/2024
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $4,246/month; Full Range $4,246 - $5,701/month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   2  
Plan/BU:   RC028   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number:

37-25-0052 and 37-25-0060 / 41028

Position Overview

This position is an essential team member for a fast paced, high volume, critical program with 6-day operations Monday-Saturday including several holidays. Under general direction, this position performs complex technical functions within the Newborn Screening Program; serves as a direct liaison with physicians, medical specialists, and parents; provides explanation of newborn screening guidelines and policies to physicians and other health care providers; communicates newborn screening test results and recommendations; assists with data documentation and maintenance; maintains newborn screening registries.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

 

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs daily duties involved with referral, follow-up and data management in support of the statewide Newborn Metabolic Screening Program, including explanation of low-level test results through written and telephone communications with birthing hospitals, medical specialists, physicians, parents and related agencies, and provision of guidance related to directions for further testing.
• Serves as a direct liaison with physicians, metabolic specialists, parents and statewide Local Health Departments and assists with in-depth technical assistance and follow-up tracking to ensure compliance with testing and treatment protocols, and coordinates interagency management of children with confirmed metabolic, endocrine and hemoglobin disorders by assisting with referrals, and triages to appropriate staff members.