Job Requisition ID: 59850
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Licensed Psychologist
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $11,417 - $12,250 per month ($137,004 - $147,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Behavioral Support Services
Work County: Cook
Agency ContactA resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a
DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the
MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Position Overview The Division of Development Disabilities is eagerly seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented individual to serve as the Administrator of Behavioral Support Services Programs for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The incumbent directs, coordinates, and reviews recommendations for behavioral health services for DDD and advocated for on a division level. Develops the reporting and analysis of performance measures specific to grants to various audiences, including the governor's office and the Department's service delivery partners, to monitor on-going budget performance of grantees and grant appropriations. Develops and maintains relationships with foundations and corporations in order to leverage and maximize state and federal funding to provide support and enhance delivery of services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Serves on executive committees, making recommendations for facility behavioral services and provides assessment of and follow-up on aspects of behavioral services in cases reviewed.
Essential Functions - Serves as the Administrator of Behavioral Support Services for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
- Directs, coordinates, and reviews recommendations for behavioral health services for DDD and advocated for on a division level.
- Performs highly complex and specialized audits in clinical services.
- Develops the reporting and analysis of performance measures specific to grants to various audiences, including the governor's office and the Department's service delivery partners, to monitor on-going budget performance of grantees and grant appropriations.
- Develops and maintains relationships with foundations and corporations in order to leverage and maximize state and federal funding to provide support and enhance delivery of services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- Serve as a full line supervisor
- Serves on executive committees, making recommendations for facility behavioral services and provides assessment of and follow-up on aspects of behavioral services in cases reviewed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications - Requires a PhD in Psychology or a PsyD in Psychology.
- Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health agency that provides developmental disability services in a developmental disability or mental health organization.
Preferred Qualifications - Two (2) years of professional experience developing and implementing behavioral health policies, procedures, treatment standards, or behavioral support programs for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience conducting clinical audits, quality assurance reviews or compliance reviews of behavioral health or developmental disabilities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience administering and monitoring grants or contracts, including evaluating deliverables, expenditures, or performance measures.
- Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and applying federal or state laws, administrative rules, consent decrees, or regulatory requirements governing behavioral health or developmental disabilities services.
- Two (2) years or professional experience monitoring, evaluating, or providing technical assistance to community-based behavioral health or developmental disability service providers.
- Two (2) years of professional experience supervising professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, providing guidance, and administering corrective or disciplinary action.
Conditions of Employment - 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.
*All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
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