Class Title: KIDCARE SUPERVISOR - 22003

Location: Springfield,IL, United States

Job Description:

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 12376

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated starting $6339/monthly; Full salary range $6339-$9178/monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number ME43856

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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire a motivated candidate to serve as a Kidcare Supervisor assigned to the Bureau of All Kids. Under general direction, the position supervises and administers a unit providing medical casework services to applicants and recipients of public assistance and provides direct supervision and administrative direction to professional caseworkers. This position serves a functional resource to a Public Aid Lead Casework Specialist and less experienced caseworkers and assists with on-the-job training for new staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent team leadership skills, ability to thrive in a high volume and fast paced environment and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with team members to ensure operations are running effectively.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the operations and activities of an All Kids unit
Serves as a working supervisor
Conducts staff meetings
Reviews difficult and complex medical assistance cases
Reviews and evaluates reports of casework activities
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 of college with courses in social science or business. Appropriate business experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis
Requires two (2) years professional supervisory experience in a public welfare agency, or three (3) years professional experience in welfare, teaching, public health, or other public services

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop, cellphone, etc
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 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803

Email: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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