Program Director

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID: 52690

Location: Rushville, Illinois, 62681

Opening Date: 1/30/2026

Application/Closing Date: 3/2/2026

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $10,835 - $12,835 per month ($130,020 - $154,020 per year)

County: Schuyler

Number of Vacancies: 1

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: DHS.DBHR.HR@Illinois.gov

Application deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026 (11:59pm)

Posting Identification Number: 52690

Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Program Director for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF) located in Rushville, Illinois to direct and coordinate services at the facility. The incumbent will manage the general, medical, psychiatric, administrative, security and fiscal functions. Formulates and institutes administrative policies to guide the overall direction of the total program operation. Directs investigations and communications surrounding unusual incidents, violations of agency or facility rules, complaints, criminal violations, lawsuits filed against the facility, etc. Serves as official spokesperson for the TDF. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Program Director for the Treatment and Detention Facility (TDF). 
• Directs, reviews and enforces standards of care and treatment for residents receiving services at the TDF in accordance with DHS/DBHR (Department of Human Services/Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery) policies, procedures and standards of practice as determined by professional associations, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Office of Internal Audits, Office of Auditor General and the Office of Executive Inspector General.
• Serves as full line supervisor. 
• Through subordinate supervisors, directs fiscal management staff in the development of the annual budget proposal.
• Directs investigations and communications surrounding unusual incidents, violations of agency or facility rules, complaints, criminal violations, lawsuits filed against the facility, etc. 
• Serves as official spokesperson for TDF. 
• 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 a health or human services related field.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience directing and coordinating services in a health or human services organization, facility, or hospital.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) yeas of professional experience organizing, administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation.
• Five (5) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
• Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off. 
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with Federal and State standards and regulations relative to residential care and treatment programs.
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for residential treatment program. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*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

Headquarter Location: 17019 County Farm Rd, Rushville, Illinois, 62681

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Treatment of Detention Facility

Work County: Schuyler

Agency Contact: DHS.DBHR.HR@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services; 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)
• 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)
• 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