CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Job Requisition ID:

58973 Opening Date:

10/01/2026 Closing Date:

10/15/2026 Agency:

Department of Human Services Class Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option:

Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker Bilingual Option:

None Salary:

Anticipated Salary: $9,732 - $11,469 per month ($116,784 - $137,628 per year) Job Type:

Salaried Category:

Full Time Number of Vacancies:

1 Bargaining Unit Code:

None Merit Comp Code:

Term Appointment/ Agency Work Hours

: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

: Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location

: 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Division of Developmental Disabilities Kiley Developmental Center Clinical Services Work County

: Lake Agency Contact

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section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Director for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois. The incumbent will be responsible for all clinical psycho-social and habilitative programs and active treatment, development and rehabilitation of persons with a developmental disability. The Clinical Director will coordinate activities of clinical programs with nursing and medical staff, develop, establish, and implement goals and objectives for the center’s Strategic Plan for all clinical programs. At Kiley Developmental Center, we strive to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

Serves as Clinical Director for the Kiley Developmental Center. Develops and implements contemporary psychological/clinical programs. Serves as a full-line supervisor. Attends treatment team meetings on a regular basis and provides treatment team staff with guidance and direction in optimal treatment planning. Writes, reviews and maintains various facility manuals which govern the areas of Admissions and Discharges, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Patient Care Monitoring. Serves and participates on various facility committees. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a recognized social services agency. Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience developing, implementing and maintaining a system for monitoring clinical/psychological programs and activities in the treatment/development and habilitation of persons with developmental disabilities. Four (4) years of professional experience providing clinical consultation on service delivery and active treatment relative to developmental disability policies and procedures. Three (3) years of professional experience developing, interpreting and ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for a public or private organization. Four (4) years of professional experience providing training and instruction to professional staff on the philosophy and goals for a clinical services program and current treatment technologies. Three (3) years of professional experience developing reports for a public or private organization. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders regarding issues dealing with mental health policies, procedures, staff, legislation and interagency agreements for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. Requires the ability to serve on-call as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and perform CPR. Requires the ability to physically engage in restraints. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: 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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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) For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.

Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at or by logging in to the for State employees and viewing the instructions on . Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at or from – click in the footer of every page of the website. Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of the posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in via the Employee Login link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to their career portal. Non-State employees should click the Sign Up link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to an existing external account or to create a new external account. State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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