Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 43057
Opening Date/Time: 04/15/2025

Closing Date/Time: 04/28/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,966 - $11,759 per month ($95,592 - $141,108 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

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.

Posting Identification Number 43057

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

Under general direction, serves as the Project Manager of the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant; develops, coordinates and supervises the development and submission of federal required programs and fiscal reports. Serves as clinical expert, which requires specialty certification, in concluding specialized reviews of substance use disorder treatment providers; conducts statewide, but primarily northern region, onsite quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with existing regulations and policies. Provides expertise in the implementation of the State Opioid Response Grant. Provides technical assistance in contract management and program and fiscal monitoring, phase-up and close-out of projects. Serves as primary liaison to project steering committees and workgroups; represents DHS/SUPR in day-to-day operations. Handles complex client, program staff and regionally based inquiries and determines types of inquiry and level of services received. Manages all communication regarding the State Opioid Response Grant and processes and responds to public inquiries regarding substance use disorder treatment. Serves as working supervisor. Travels in the performance of duties.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Project Manager for the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant in the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR).
• Serves as clinical expert, which requires specialty certification, in concluding specialized reviews of substance use disorder treatment providers that require clinical expertise for technical assistance, corrective action plan and/or implementation of policy to ensure maximum performance of funding.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Serves as the Project Manager for the DHS/ SUPR State Opioid Response Grant.
• Handles complex client, program staff and regionally based inquiries and determines types of inquiry and level of services received.
• Develops, coordinates and directs quality assurance activities in support of all assigned projects.
• 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 college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health and human services.

Specialized Skills

• Of the three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, requires three (3) years of administrative experience in grant program coordination and administration for a substance use program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional administrative experience in grant program coordination and administration for a substance use program.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in providing clinical and programmatic expertise in responding to the opioid crisis and substance use treatment and recovery programs.
• Master's degree in a health or human services organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires a current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Planning, Perf Assessment, Federal Projects & Program Dev.

Grants: State Opioid Response
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

This position contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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