SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM PLANNER III

Job Requisition ID: 46328

Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: 05/14/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $6,589-$9,541/month ($79,068-$114,492/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

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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.

 

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.

 

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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 Early Childhood (DEC) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, and detailed-oriented employee.  This position independently performs complex technical tasks and reviews of Contract Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance design planning, analysis, coordination, and implementation; responds to inquiries from DEC staff, grantees, vendors, and/or other entities regarding IDHS contracts, grant agreements, and/or procurement policies, procedures, and interpretive guidelines; utilizes, reviews, populates, and maintains the DEC CAAF and Grant Agreement Tracker, Procurement Tracker, and CQI Tracker for assigned areas in a common, secured location (e.g., SharePoint/Teams); participates in activities that advance the DEC’s Strategic Plan and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice Plan, using an equity lens in the implementation and support of DEC program and operational objectives and outcomes; and represents direct line supervisor and/or Bureau Chief by participating in internal and/or external grant and/or contract related conferences, retreats, workgroups, and/or meetings.  DEC is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).  DEC serves to strengthen and centralize Child Care, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start within IDHS.  The DEC vision is for Illinois’ pregn