Regional Liaison

State of Illinois•Chicago Heights, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position serves as the Bureau of Home and Community Based Supports Region 1/South Regional Liaison and provides daily consultation and technical assistance to staff and service agencies and conducts training related to the services provided under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Waiver. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and organized individual with strong communication skills to serve as Regional Liaison.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in social welfare administration, rehabilitation counseling, social work, vocational guidance or a closely related field.
Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ experience related to field of specialization.
Requires ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience working with a Medicaid waiver program in a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience working with federal and state requirements for a direct service for individuals with disabilities in a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience researching and analyzing trends in a direct service program and making recommendations for policy and/or procedural changes and training.
Two (2) years of professional experience working collaboratively to analyze issues and adopt an effective course of action.
Two (2) years of professional experience providing technical assistance and consultation to community providers and staff in the provision of services to eliminate and/or reduce barriers to individuals with disabilities to allow them to function independently.
Two (2) years of professional experience interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals that include state agency officials, the public, employers, community service providers, and internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serves as Regional Liaison for Bureau of Home and Community Based Support Region 1/South providing consultation and technical assistance.
Provides technical assistance to Rehabilitation Counselors and supervisors in the field offices regarding home services program service delivery issues.
Researches resources for and evaluates the provision of services in the Home Services Program.
Coordinates the development and delivery of training.
Performs other duties as assigned or requires 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)