CFC Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist

CFC Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist - # 42750

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Job Requisition ID: 42750

Opening Date: 01/27/2025

Closing Date: 02/07/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,066 - $10,326 per month ($84,792 - $123,912 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Cook 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062  

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 42750

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 Early Childhood is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services. DEC serves to strengthen and centralize Child Care, Early Intervention, and Home Visiting within DHS. The DEC vision is for Illinois’ young children and families to have the supports they need to achieve their full potential.  The DEC mission is to enhance access to programs and services that support whole child development. The DEC is committed to the following guiding values - Whole Child Focus, Quality Service Delivery, Equity, Relentless Pursuit of Mission, Respect & Dignity, and Stability & Sustainability.

Essential Functions

• As the Child and Family Connections (CFC) Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist, conceptualizes, designs, and implements the highly technical planning, analysis, and coordination of the Regional Intake Entities and service providers of the Part C Early Intervention (EI) System working in close partnership with the EI Monitoring Grantee and EI Ombudsman in the Early Intervention Services Unit for assigned regions.
• Conceptualizes, designs, implements, and maintains highly technical planning and coordination of the program service delivery in designated DHS/ Region(s), including establishing effective working relationships with grantees and other stakeholders and drafting written forms/instructions, policies, procedures, manuals, instructions, interpretive guidelines, and/or handbooks/brochures.
• Designs, completes, and develops decision memoranda, agreements, briefing papers, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), correspondence, and other written documents on EI issues, function activities, and budget.
• Organizes, staffs, and documents listening-sessions with designated grantees, families, legal guardians, and other stakeholders to secure feedback on service delivery. 
• Represents the Bureau Chief and/or Manager at meetings, workshops, retreats, and conferences regarding the EI program.
• 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 the completion of master's degree.
• Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.

Specialized Skills

• Of the two (2) years of experience, requires two (2) years of experience providing continuous quality improvement, technical assistance, contract/grant monitoring, and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience providing continuous quality improvement, technical assistance, contract/grant monitoring, and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with a federal grant program such as the Part C EI system.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with an early childhood program such as early intervention, childcare, child welfare and/or home visiting.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements. 
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating, verbally and in writing, across various forms of media and with small and large stakeholder audiences to ensure detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel with overnight stays.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607 

Division of Early Childhood

Bureau of Early Intervention

Early Intervention Services Unit

Chicago, Cook County
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Social Services 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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