Job description

Work Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 5/16/2023

Closing Date: 5/30/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,175 - $9,314 per month.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, Choice of 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

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 10-72-27081

Position Overview

The Division of Development Disabilities is seeking to hire a Hearing & Speech Advanced Specialist for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to plan and develop the audiology and speech/language program. Manages contractual Speech Pathology services; performs audiometric assessments and diagnostic evaluations; provides audiological and hearing aid services for individuals; participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Teams. Provides in-service training to facility and community staff; participates as a member of facility committees; provides technical assistance to community agencies.

Job Responsibilities

1. Plans and develops the audiology and speech/language program for Ludeman Developmental Center.

2. Performs audiometric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.

3. Performs hearing aid orientation classes or individual session for individuals in need.

4. Obtains ear mold impressions for custom ear molds.

5. Serves as a member of facility committees.

6. Develops and conducts in-service and pre-service training for the Center and Community Agencies, on such topics as communication, hearing aids and their maintenance, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf usage.

7. Attends and actively participates in training.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires possession of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an approved program.

2. Requires a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).

3. Requires a valid, current Professional Educator License ((PEL) with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist (either teaching or non-teaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

4. Requires three (3) years of directly related clinical experience in an advanced clinical setting.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

2. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.

3. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

4. Requires the ability to travel, in performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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: $6,175.00 - $9,314.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a valid, current Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist (either teaching or non-teaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)?
• Do you possess a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR)?
• Do you possess of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an approved program?
• Do you possess three (3) years of directly related clinical experience in an advanced clinical setting?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• clinical: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology License (Required)
• Professional Educator License (PEL) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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