Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator

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 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

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

1. 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).
2. Leads planning initiatives and seeks input and offers guidance to the Illinois Opioid Remediation Fund Advisory Board (IORAB).
3. 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.
4. Assists in program budget preparation and controls for IDHS/SUPR fiscal operations relative to Illinois Opioid Remediation State Trust Fund (IRF).
5. Serves as full-line supervisor.
6. Serves as a member of the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Senior Leadership Team.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires an advanced degree with coursework in a social or behavioral health sciences field.
2. Requires five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience with strong organizational, management and communication skills and exemplary analytical skills.
3. Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in the field of substance use-disorder treatment, prevention and/or recovery support services or mental health administration which includes meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail, and the ability to utilize critical and analytical thinking skills while managing high-level, fast-moving projects and project management experience.
4. Requires two (2) years of professional experience creating, managing, and reviewing federal or state budgets for a public or private organization.
5. Requires two (2) years of professional experience providing administrative oversight in the research, application and reporting of federal grants and professional experience working with federal or state grant policies, procedures, and programs, in addition to professional experience working with federal grants requirements as outlined in 2CFR200.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Lean and Six Sigma Certification (Master Black Belt).

Conditions of Employment

1. 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.

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)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental 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