Job description

Work Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID: 23546

Opening Date: 3/15/2023

Closing Date: 3/28/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,956 - $10,607 per month

Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave East, Springfield, IL 62762

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-97-23546

Position Overview

The Division of Family and Community Resources is seeking to hire a position to serve as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Liaison/Policy Writer. This position conducts ongoing and in-depth reviews and analysis of proposed or current Federal statutes and Federal regulations and to assess program modifications required for implementation of the statute or regulation in administering the SNAP Program. This position assists in development of enhancements to the eligibility system to implement agency initiatives and program changes as a result of legislation, clarification and to correct eligibility system issues. The position also includes promoting a good working relationship with the Federal Food and Nutrition Services and responds promptly to requests for information.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Liaison/Policy Writer.

2. Creates and/or prepares written manual material translating complicated management decisions into Agency procedures.

3. Assists in development of technology projects and automated system enhancements to implement agency initiatives and program changes as a result of legislation, clarification and to correct problems.

4. Assists and monitors data for SNAP recipients who are considered Able Bodied Adults without Dependents.

5. As requested by agency management, attends meetings and conferences to discuss and provide insight and advice regarding consequences of proposed changes to program and policies.

6. Promotes a good working relationship with the Federal Food and Nutrition Services and responds promptly to requests for information.

7. Prepares mandated SNAP Federal reporting.

8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in business or public administration.

2. Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private setting.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Of the three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, requires three (3) years of experience writing agency policy and procedures related to public assistance services such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of professional experience working with policy and procedures for public assistance services such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

2. Three (3) years of professional experience writing agency policy and procedures related to public assistance services such as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

3. Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Federal regulations and Illinois laws, rules, and regulations with special emphasis on assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

4. Two (2) years of professional experience working with Federal regulations.

5. Two (2) years professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.

6. Two (2) years of professional experience in public speaking to small audiences.

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)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,956.00 - $10,607.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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