LABOR RELATIONS ADVISOR

State of Illinois•Jacksonville, IL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Superintendent(s) serves as Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School of the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). This position directs and administers the Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims. Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant, building maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and serves as full-line supervisor. Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency. Utilizes personal computer software to create a variety of reports from computers database at both schools. Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI. Utilizes sign language in the performance of duties. Serves as the Title IX liaison at both ISD/ISVI for Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). Travels in the performance of duties.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in business or public administration.
Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in labor relations and/or human resources.
Requires the ability to communicate in sign language at the Intermediate level.
Requires ability to create reports, documents and training materials using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Requires ability to travel.
Require the ability to work on an on-call basis including after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience working with labor relations rules and collective bargaining contracts.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively (written and oral) to identify and resolve human resources issues and adopt efficient and effective course(s) of action.
Two (2) years of professional experience working within the field of human resources and being responsible for Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Programs for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims, state and federal requirements, policies, procedures, and practices for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience with building operations, maintenance/service agreements, and physical operations.
Two (2) years of professional experience investigating issues, analyzing possible outcomes and making recommendations for appropriate course of action.
Two (2) years of professional experience in supervising and managing personnel, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending, and implementing counseling and/or discipline activities following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off and preparing and signing off on evaluations.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
Directs and administers the Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims.
Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant, building maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD).
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency.
Serves as liaison for Title IX for ISD and ISVI.
Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)