PERFORMANCE MONITORING & EXECUTION SPECIALIST

State of Illinois•Decatur, IL

2d•$6,460 - $9,337•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services. The specialist will collect and evaluate performance data from the Department and private agencies through case reviews of both hard copy and electronic files. They will also provide consultation and direction to staff regarding agency performance issues, meet with administrative teams to review performance information, and prepare reports on performance data. The role involves driving to on-site locations for consultation and contributing to the development and implementation of corrective action and quality improvement plans.

Requirements

Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of job duties, a valid driver’s license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Requires physical, visual and auditory ability to carry out assigned duties.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Must apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees must apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Preferably requires a master’s degree in social work; OR a master’s degree in a related human service field, supplemented by one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and one year of directly related professional casework/case management experience; OR requires a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field and two years of directly related professional casework/case management experience.
The college or university issuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree must be accredited, and the degree program in social work must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
The directly related professional casework/case management experience must be related to family preservation, family reunification, adoption, youth development, counseling, and advocacy services or a related field.
To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission.
To exercise contractual rights for this position, employees must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submitting their application.

Responsibilities

Monitors the accountability of performance outcomes of foster care and intact family services by collecting and evaluating Department and private agency performance data through case reviews of hard copy and electronic files, including data provided by various Department and child welfare contributing agency (CWCA) sources.
Drives to on-site locations to provide consultation and direction to Department and private agency staff regarding agency performance issues.
Meets with Department administrative teams to review and synthesize overall Department and private agency performance information, consult on matters related to CWCA sanctions, and provide input into the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action and quality improvement plans.
Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports of a statistical and narrative nature, providing detailed and summary performance information to be shared with Department and CWCA stakeholders.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the 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)