Social Service Program Planner IV

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Champaign
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Champaign, IL, US, 61820 Job Requisition ID: 29752 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Closing Date/Time: 09/29/2023 Salary: $6,422-$9,687 Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary $6,422 - Step 1C) Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Champaign Number of Vacancies: 1 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Regional Contract Analyst Lead. Subject to management approval, this position will provide technical assistance and clarification of rules, policies, and procedures to parents, foster parents, caseworkers, service providers, Department staff, and other appropriate parties regarding contractual needs and resources. The position will coordinate, conceptualize, plan, negotiate, interpret, and monitor purchase of service and grant contracts and amendments in accordance with Department policy within the assigned region. Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a master's degree 2. Requires two years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development Specialized Skills Of the previously noted experience, requires that the experience include two years of experience in contract budget analysis and two years of experience in the use of Excel, Access, and accounting systems Preferred Qualifications 1. 2 years of experience in contract budget analysis in a public or business organization 2. 2 years of experience in the use of Excel, Access, and accounting systems in a public or business organization 3. 3 years of experience in a professional setting applying thorough knowledge of the program objectives of agencies developing social policy 4. 3 years of experience in a professional setting applying extensive knowledge of the structure, organization, and methods of social welfare institutions 5. 3 years of experience in a professional setting applying technical ability to analyze and evaluate programs and procedures 6. 3 years of experience in a professional setting applying the ability to verify that program operations comply with all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 7. 3 years of experience in a professional setting applying the ability to effectively communicate ideas in written and oral form Conditions of Employment 1. Requires ability to pass a background check 2. Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver's license About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $77,064 - $116,244 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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