Child And Family Connections Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist
Posted: April 03, 2025
Company: Illinois Department of Human Services
Employer Type: Government
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: Clerical/Administrative
Experience Level: Mid Level
Certification Required: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.
Education Required: Masters
City: SPRINGFIELD
County: SANGAMON
Salary Range: $75000 and Up
Child And Family Connections Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 45877
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER IV - 41314
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062
Posting Identification Number 45877
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Early Childhood is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services. DEC serves to strengthen and centralize Child Care, Early Intervention, and Home Visiting within DHS. The DEC vision is for Illinois’ young children and families to have the supports they need to achieve their full potential. The DEC mission is to enhance access to programs and services that support whole child development. The DEC is committed to the following guiding values - Whole Child Focus, Quality Service Delivery, Equity, Relentless Pursuit of Mission, Respect & Dignity, and Stability & Sustainability.
Essential Functions
· Serves as a Child and Family Connections Regional Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist.
· Conceptualizes, designs, implements, and maintains highly technical planning and coordination of the program service delivery in designated DHS/ Region(s), including establishing effective working relationships with grantees and other stakeholders and drafting written forms/instructions, policies, procedures, manuals, instructions, interpretive guidelines, and/or handbooks/brochures.
· Designs, completes, and develops decision memoranda, agreements, briefing papers, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), correspondence, and other written documents on EI issues, function activities, and budget.
· Organizes, staffs, and documents listening-sessions with designated grantees, families, legal guardians, and other stakeholders to secure feedback on service delivery.
· Represents the Bureau Chief and/or Manager at meetings, workshops, retreats, and conferences regarding the EI program.
· Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 823 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Division of Early Childhood
Bureau of Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services Unit
Springfield, Sangamon County
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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)
o Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)
· Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
· GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
· 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
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Must apply through external site: CHILD AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) SPECIALIST Job Details | State of Illinois
Desired Skills
Minimum Qualifications
· Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of master's degree.
· Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.
Specialized Skills
· Of the two (2) years of experience, requires two (2) years of experience providing continuous quality improvement, technical assistance, contract/grant monitoring, and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
· Two (2) years of professional experience providing continuous quality improvement, technical assistance, contract/grant monitoring, and/or quality assurance program reviews for a public or private organization.
· Three (3) years of professional experience working with a federal grant program such as the Part C EI system.
· Three (3) years of professional experience working with an early childhood program such as early intervention, childcare, child welfare and/or home visiting.
· Three (3) years of professional experience working with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements.
· Three (3) years of professional experience communicating, verbally and in writing, across various forms of media and with small and large stakeholder audiences to ensure detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
· Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment
· Requires ability to travel with overnight stays.
· Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
*All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
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