Special Assistant for Long Term Care (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

Special Assistant for Long Term Care (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Job Requisition ID: 57536

BPIS: 08226

Opening Date: 07/16/2026 Closing Date: 08/13/2026 Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated starting salary $11,000/monthly; Full salary range $11,000-$13,000/monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Position Overview The Department of Healthcare and Family Services Division of Medical Programs seeks a results‑oriented professional to serve as the Special Assistant for Long Term Care. This mission‑critical role offers an opportunity to formulate and implement Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) policy for HFS’s long‑term care (LTC) and home and community‑based services (HCBS) waiver programs. This position serves as a subject matter expert and will formulate and implement policy for Illinois’ HCBS waiver programs, skilled nursing facilities, supportive living facilities, the program of all‑inclusive care for the elderly (PACE), and other LTC and community‑based LTSS initiatives in the state. This individual will also partner with LTC and HCBS waiver program leadership to monitor and evaluate program outcomes, facilitate the development of new and revised policies and procedures, and collaborate with stakeholders who are invested in community‑based, comprehensive care in Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as the Special Assistant for LTC. Monitors and evaluates agency LTC program operations to facilitate the development of new and revised policies and procedures relative to the attainment of agency goals and objectives. Confers with agency administrators to resolve sensitive issues and to improve administrative links between the Division Administrator and agency staff. Establishes and implements policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for LTC program operations. Develops, establishes, and revises departmental policies, rules, and regulations concerning the LTC program. Confers with other administrative personnel regarding problems within the operation of the agency’s LTC program. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires the completion of four (4) years of college preferably with coursework in public or business administration. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of professional experience formulating and implementing policy for a public or private organization. Four (4) years of professional experience working in a long term care program for a public or private organization. Four (4) years of professional experience working with healthcare and long term care rules and regulations. Four (4) years of professional experience communicating in verbal and written form with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders. At least two (2) years of professional experience working in healthcare setting such as hospital, clinic or long term care facility. Advanced degree in public or business administration. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a background check. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state‑issued equipment such as a cell phone, laptop, etc. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607 Work County: Cook Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Leadership & Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinoiscomptroller