Maternal and Child Health Administrator

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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. Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,500 - $12,000 per month ($126,000 - $144,000 per year) Position Overview The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented administrator to oversee the Bureau of Maternal & Child Health. The administrator will maintain, develop, and implement programs and projects to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant and maternal mortality with a focus toward disparities. These services are implemented through a statewide network of local providers requiring excellent training, technical assistance, and monitoring. This position ensures the delivery of trauma‑informed, culturally responsive maternal child health services to support the health and well‑being of birthing families in communities across the state through network coordination and integration. Essential Functions Serves as the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Administrator. Oversees annual contracting, budgeting, and selection of program providers. Directs the intra and interagency coordination of MCH services provided as part of the above‑mentioned programs. Directs, organizes, and develops highly complex research to craft written and/or statistical proposals affecting changes in recommended legislation, existing statutes, and/or administrative rules as it relates to Maternal Child Health System related programming, services and other related topics. Consults with the Associate Director/Director on the comprehensive integration and coordination of program activities and functions as they relate to other programs and divisions. Serve as full-line supervisor. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development of the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing. Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or private organization. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience directing and managing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a maternal and child health services program for a public or private organization. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders, such as federal, state, and local government agencies, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed and to effectively meet program objectives. Two (2) years of professional experience working with state or federally funded programs, including implementing regulations and policies. Two (2) years of professional experience working with state statutes, rules and regulations governing maternal child health and home visiting programs. Two (2) years of professional experience assessing difficult maternal and child health issues including data and strategies/services to address those issues. Two (2) years of professional experience supervising paraprofessional and professional staff, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours. Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch Benefits 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois