MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR I

Mental Health Administrator IThe Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Mental Health Administrator I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to direct and guide the activities and services of direct care and ancillary program staff in the implementation of care and treatment programs for intellectually disabled individuals served by Shapiro Center. Assigns, directs, supervises staff in the implementation of treatment and habilitation plans including completion of tasks such as quality assurance checks, data collection, analysis, implementation of department of public health regulations and other applicable rules and regulations. Provides direction and guidance with regards to behavioral problems. Implements, directs, and monitors disciplinary action for the residential department. Develops and implements policy that impacts services at Shapiro Center. Ensures individuals health and medical needs are met. Reviews residential area locations to ensure physical plant is clean and homelike. Verifies compliance with Shapiro Center, Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health and other regulatory agency policies, standards and regulations.Essential Functions:Directs and guides the activities and services of direct care and ancillary program staff in the implementation of care and treatment programs for intellectually disabled individuals served by Shapiro Center.Serves as working supervisor.Monitors implementation of programming, evaluating each plan's effectiveness.Assigns, directs, supervises staff in the implementation of treatment and habilitation plans including completion of tasks such as quality assurance checks, data collection, analysis, implementation of department of public health regulations and other applicable rules and regulations.Reviews physical plant to ensure equipment in in good repair and proper working order, areas are clean and homelike, painting/repair work has been completed.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum Qualifications:Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a master's degree in administration, education or the behavioral sciences and successful completion of a comprehensive training program at the Mental Health Administrator Trainee level ORThree (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in or applicable to the provision of therapeutic patient services for persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. ORThree (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in, or applicable to the care, treatment and development of persons with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of professional experience directing and guiding the activities and services of a direct care program for intellectually disabled individuals for a public or private organization.Three (3) years of professional experience monitoring implementation of programs, evaluating the plans effectiveness.Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing policy impacting services for a public or private organization.Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to staff.Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing quality assurance reviews for a public or private organization.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.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 Application Procedures or by logging in to the career portal for State employees and viewing the instructions on Completing the Electronic Application.Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at Application Procedures or from Illinois.jobs2web.com – click Application Resources 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. 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