at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Under administrative supervision from a designated supervisor, to perform professional social service/counseling functions in a federal, state, or institutional/agency social and/or educational program.
Examples of Duties
A(n) Program Services Specialist typically -
assists in the planning, development, and implementation of social and/or educational programs;
interviews and assesses the needs of individuals to be served by the program(s);
provides specialized training and/or counseling for individuals participating in the program;
acts as liaison between the institution or agency and the individuals to be served;
collaborates with other professional staff members in meeting the individual needs of program participants;
prepares and maintains necessary records and reports;
coordinates and/or conducts designated program activities;
develops advertising and publicity for the program(s);
develops resource materials and/or referral services;
supervises clerical and/or support staff as assigned;
performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
