Position OverviewThe Division of Early Childhood (DEC) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, and detailed-oriented Coordinator to oversee the Payment Section of the DEC Payment Unit. DEC is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). This positions plans, confers, and aligns the post audit of payments forwarded to the IDHS/Office of Fiscal Services for final IDHS approval and collaborates with Program staff and/or IDHS/Office of Fiscal to research and resolve discrepancies of various vouchers and appropriations. 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’ pregnant persons, young children, and families to have the supports they need to achieve their full potential. The DEC mission is to enhance equitable access to Child Care, Home Visiting, and Early Intervention programs and services that support whole child development. DEC is committed to the following guiding values: Whole Child Focus, Quality Service Delivery, Equity, Relentless Pursuit of Mission, Respect and Dignity, and Stability and Sustainability.Job Responsibilities
Serves as the coordinator of the Payment Section within the DEC/Office of Operations.
Plans, confers, and aligns the post audit of payments forwarded to the IDHS/Office of Fiscal Services for final IDHS approval.
Serves as working supervisor.
Collaborates with Program staff and/or IDHS/Office of Fiscal to research and resolve discrepancies of various vouchers and appropriations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum QualificationsRequires the knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with course in business or public administration.
Requires two (2) years of responsible ​​​​​administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Specialized SkillsOf the two (2) years required professional experience, requires two years of professional experience in an accounting system generating, processing and interpreting payments and corresponding written and statistical reports in compliance with state and federal reporting at a public or private organization.
Preferred QualificationsTwo (2) years of professional experience in an accounting system generating, processing and interpreting payments and corresponding written and statistical reports in compliance with state and federal reporting at a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, grantmaking, statistics, and procurement.
Two (2) years of professional experience in communicating (orally and in writing) effectively to develop and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with internal and external entities.
Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting effective courses of action for short and long-term resolution.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing, implementing and evaluating and maintaining new and revised policies, methods, procedures, and key performance indicators and standards.
Conditions of Employment
Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62762 Bureau of Contracts and Payments / Division of Early ChildhoodOffice of OperationsPayments SectionAgency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govJob Family: 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.This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care
Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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.aspxThe 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:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield
Additional information:Employment type: Full-time