Location: Springfield, IL
Company: State Of Illinois
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Job Posting Details: The Division of Personnel and Administrative Services within the Department of Healthcare and Family Services is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to step into the role of Chief for the Bureau of Training. This role is the cornerstone of our commitment to the ongoing development of our staff. We are seeking individuals who come equipped with a wealth of expertise
in professional development and training, unwavering dedication, and a fervent passion for personal and professional growth. Our Chief is not just a leader but an inspiration, guiding and transforming individuals and organizations alike.
In this capacity, you will also be the vital link between agency staff and their path to growth and achievement in HFS. This includes assisting in labor relations tasks, such as attending statewide negotiations as needed, assisting with discipline and/or grievance preparation, testifying at arbitrations or hearings about agency employment policy, or attending third-level grievances and offering valuable insights into contract negotiation interpretations.
The perfect candidate for this role will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating proficiency in organization, leadership, and planning.
Moreover, they will exhibit a profound understanding of the importance of continuous personal and professional development through training initiatives and possess the flexibility to adapt to evolving technology and training trends. At HFS, we place immense value on diversity, welcoming employees from different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents into our family. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and family services through the power of training and development. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: • Monday-Friday work schedule • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
(Remote work may be an option for certain positions. ) • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance • Pension Plan • Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) • Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually • New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually • Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually • (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services.
The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, interaction, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and interactionual orientation.
HFS is an equal opportunity employer. Job Responsibilities Serves as Chief of the Bureau of Training in planning, directing and evaluating the statewide Training program for the agency Serves as confidential Labor Liaison assisting with complex Civil Service cases, Illinois Department of Employment Security cases, Arbitration cases, Labor Board Cases and other employment cases Evaluates complex and sensitive Labor Relations issues while working on special projects Serves as a full line supervisor Serves as liaison with agency managers, officials of other state and federal agencies and various universities to remain current on teaching trends and to coordinate various training programs Plans, organizes, manage and directs research studies to determine information to be presented and methods of presentation Reviews and evaluates programs for effectiveness and updating 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 completion of four years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, preferably with a focus on management and Labor Relations training Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of professional experience in staff development with a focus on management development and employee training Four (4) years of professional experience developing training curriculum for a public or private organization with a focus on employment rules, policies and union contract interpretation Three (3) years of professional experience developing curriculum on various topics including: supervisory guidelines, discipline, grievances, employment policies, and conflict resolution Three (3) years of professional experience working with labor relations matters such as resolving grievances, contract interpretation, case preparation, presentations, and research related to Labor cases Three (3) years of experience supervising staff Three (3) years of professional experience gathering and analyzing data to backss program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for improvement Three (3) years of professional experience in public speaking to a myriad of audiences including, leadership, management staff, partners and staff Three (3) years of professional experience developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating a large-scale organizational training program Three (3) years of experience utilizing various software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and Power Point A master’s degree in education, human resources or a related area Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a background check Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
This includes the ability to work evenings and weekends Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description Work Hours: 8:30 a.
m. - 5:00 p. m. Monday - Friday Work Location: 2946 Old Rochester Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5659 Agency Contact: Job Family: Leadership & Management The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: @SIL-P1.
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