at Illinois Department of Human Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via email to Shawna.Colwell@illinois.gov.
Work Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 7/23/2023
Closing Date: 8/09/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,600 - $11,200 per month ($127,000 - $134,400 per year)
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
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A resume and cover letter should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification Number: 39491
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) is in search of a dynamic leader who will serve as the Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator (SOSA) and provide oversight to the Office of Opioid Settlement Administration (OOSA). This high-profile leadership position was created to ensure settlement funds are used in accordance with the State Overdose Action Plan, the settlement approved strategies, and that funds are allocated for recovery and treatment services in the state regions with the most urgent need. At a minimum, the successful candidate will possess strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, exemplary analytical skills as well as executive leadership experience in the field of substance use-disorder treatment, prevention and/or recovery support services or mental health administration. The SOSA is a key member of the IDHS and SUPR Senior Leadership Team.
Job Responsibilities
- As designee for the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Substance Use. Prevention and Recovery (SUPR), serves as the Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator (SOSA).
- Leads planning initiatives and seeks input and offers guidance to the Illinois Opioid Remediation Fund Advisory Board (IORAB).
- Serves as spokesperson for Office of Opioid Settlement Administration with the Executive and Legislative staff of state and federal government in drafting proposals and/or amendments to existing statutes, laws, and regulations affecting Department programs.
- Assists in program budget preparation and controls for IDHS/SUPR fiscal operations relative to Illinois Opioid Remediation State Trust Fund (IRF).
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Serves as a member of the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Senior Leadership Team.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel.
*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
Administration/Leadership
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Office of Opioid Settlement Administration
Administration
Agency Contact: Shawna.Colwell@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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.
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