WAIVER RATES UNIT SUPERVISOR

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•$125,004 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Waiver Rates Unit Supervisor for the Bureau of Reimbursement and Program Support in Springfield. The position manages professional staff responsible for reviewing, processing, and approving Waiver and Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) rates funding. The supervisor develops, evaluates, and recommends rate-setting methodologies for Waiver programs and serves as a liaison with Division staff, community agency providers, ISS agencies, advocacy groups, and other Department staff to resolve issues involving rates, funding, program enrollments, and terminations. The role also conducts presentations and training concerning Waiver Rates and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is full-time, salaried, and based at the Department of Human Services headquarters in Springfield. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Reporting to headquarters is required as operational needs dictate; hybrid work schedule availability is anticipated. The position is a full-line supervisory role.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization within a Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities organization.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional experience developing, evaluating, forecasting, and recommending methodologies for funding and reimbursement programs.
Two years of professional experience working with program rates, funding, and reimbursements within a public or private organization.
Two years of professional management experience in the review, processing, and approval of funding within a public or private organization.
Two years of professional experience training and providing technical assistance on funding processes and procedures within a public or private organization.
Two years of professional experience interacting and communicating orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
Two years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline, training staff, and approving time off.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Waiver Rates Unit Supervisor.
Serves as a full-line supervisor.
Develops, evaluates, and recommends rate-setting methodologies for Waiver programs.
Serves as liaison between Division staff, community agency providers, ISS agencies, advocacy groups, and other Department staff to resolve issues involving Waiver rates, funding, program enrollments, and terminations.
Conducts presentations and/or training for groups concerning Waiver Rates.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position's duties.

Benefits

Pension program
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Three paid personal business days annually
Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
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)