What are the responsibilities and job description for the VOCATIONAL AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 45376
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/21/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,164 - $9,604 per month ($97,968 - $115,248 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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Posting Identification Number 45376
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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Vocational & Training Administrator to provide leadership and oversight of the vocational and training services provided at the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois. The Ludeman Developmental Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.
Essential Functions
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Serves as the Vocational & Training Administrator for the Ludeman Developmental Center.
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Prepares budget requests for Vocational/Training departments.
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Coordinates training programs, both on and off campus, for staff of the center to facilitate and upgrade employee skills, competencies and both horizontal and vertical movement.
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Serves as full-line supervisor.
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Develops and revises the center Staff Training Manual and curricula.
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Serves on various center-wide program and clinical committees, task forces and teams and provides advice and guidance regarding habilitation plan coordination and vocational/training services.
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Conducts staff meetings, notifies staff of new or revised policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
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Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
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Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization.
Preferred Qualifications
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Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
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Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes in policies for improved services and care and treatment of individuals served for a public or private organization.
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Three (3) years of professional experience developing a training program for a public or private organization.
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Three (3) years of professional experience in the care, treatment and development of intellectually disabled individuals.
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One (1) year of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
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One (1) year of professional experience developing programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Three (3) years of professional experience working in an education or training related field.
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One (1) year of professional experience developing a budget for a public or private organization’s program.
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One (1) year of professional experience presenting written and pictorial instructional information before groups of diverse backgrounds.
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Bachelor’s Degree in an educational related field.
Conditions of Employment
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Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
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Requires ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
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Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis as Administrator on Duty (AOD).
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Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
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Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
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Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*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 - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Ludeman Developmental Center
Educational/Vocational Services/Staff Training Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Education; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Huma 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:
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A Pension Program
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Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
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12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
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Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
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Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
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12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
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Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
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5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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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
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Salary : $97,968 - $115,248
