Resident Safety Officer (Administrative Assistant I)
State of Illinois
- Waukegan, IL
- Temporary
- Part-time
Closing Date/Time: 04/29/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,051 -$7,424 per month ($60,612 - $89,088 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.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 36259Position OverviewThe Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant I for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to serve as the facility-wide Resident Safety Officer. This position coordinates and facilitates the center’s Environment of Care Management and Resident Safety Programs by monitoring the physical environment for safety issues; assessing hazardous risks and assisting in the planning, developing, and installing of agency programs and procedures; directing and/or participating in studies to evaluate existing and proposed programs and recommending improved safety measures to Clinical Executive Staff.Job Responsibilities
- Serves as the facility-wide Resident Safety Officer at the Kiley Developmental Center. Coordinates and facilitates the center’s Environment of Care (EoC) and Resident Safety Program.
- Coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of each management plan and the Emergency Operations Plan.
- Chairs the EoC Safety Committee and serves on related committees.
- Directs and/or participates in studies to evaluate existing and proposed programs.
- Participates in Critical Incident Reviews (CIRs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) as part of the Resident Safety Program, National Patient Safety Group (NPSG), and Culture of Safety.
- Conducts and monitors in-service training to staff to verify services are delivered in a manner consistent with applicable standards and policies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties listed above.
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
- Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
- Three (3) years of experience working with standards and compliance regulatory bodies such as Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Joint Commission and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Three (3) years of experience implementing a safety program for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of experience identifying potential risks in the environment including physical threats for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of experience creating, aggregating, and presenting reports in Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher.
- Two (2) years of experience facilitating committee meetings including creating agendas and preparing minutes.
- Two (2) years of experience assessing effectiveness of and improvements for environment of care.
- Five (5) years of experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Requires the ability to respond to emergencies after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Agency Contact:Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Social ServicesAbout 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)
- 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)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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