STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I
Apply NowCompany: State of Illinois
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
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.
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45214
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 and Community Services seeks to hire a motivated and energetic trainer to deliver professional training programs in the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS), Office of Policy and Program Integrity, Bureau of Training and Development (BTD). This position updates training materials, strategies, and programs for the Division; communicate with other areas of the division, administrators, and other groups to formulate training modules. Conducts need assessment to establish training needs and priorities; and trains division staff to work programs focusing on welfare reform, client motivation, communication, planning, management development, team building, and leadership skills.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Division of Family & Community Services
Office of Policy and Program Integrity
Bureau of Training and Development
Chicago/Cook County
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:
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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 assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
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.
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45214
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 and Community Services seeks to hire a motivated and energetic trainer to deliver professional training programs in the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS), Office of Policy and Program Integrity, Bureau of Training and Development (BTD). This position updates training materials, strategies, and programs for the Division; communicate with other areas of the division, administrators, and other groups to formulate training modules. Conducts need assessment to establish training needs and priorities; and trains division staff to work programs focusing on welfare reform, client motivation, communication, planning, management development, team building, and leadership skills.
Essential Functions
- Delivers professional training programs to Division of Family and Community field and central office staff.
- Updates training materials, strategies, and programs for the Division.
- Communicates with other areas of the division, administrators, and other groups for the formulation of training modules.
- Conducts needs assessment to establish training needs and priorities.
- Trains division staff to conduct program focusing on welfare reform, client motivation, communication, planning, management development, team building and leadership skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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. Academic course work should include quantitative measures (introductory statistics or business mathematics or social science analytical tools), educational methods, psychology of individuals, organizational or group behavior, labor relations or equivalents.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in education or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience in the delivery of public assistance training programs, such as Cash, Medical, and Food Assistance.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working in employee development and training theories, methods, and techniques as are current.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with the organizations and responsibilities of state and local governments.
- Three (3) years of professional experience articulating subjects with word usages that have meaning and to translate specialist/technical terms to understandable terms.
- Three (3) years of professional experience using templates, guides, Microsoft Office Suite, public assistance eligibility systems, such as Integrated Eligibility System, Business Objects, and other mechanical aids in preparation of instructional materials.
- Three (3) years of professional experience writing with meaning and clarity in presenting facts, figures, symbols, ideas, theories, concepts, analogies in a manner that achieves comprehension.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Division of Family & Community Services
Office of Policy and Program Integrity
Bureau of Training and Development
Chicago/Cook County
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)
- 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
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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 assignments in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com