[nfbmi-talk] blind bureau posting illinois

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Pat Quinn, Governor Michelle R.B. Saddler, Secretary 
Division of Rehabilitation Services 
100 S. Grand Avenue, East 
PO Box 19429 
Springfield, IL 62762 
      Job Announcement 
 Illinois Department of Human Services 
 Division of Rehabilitation Services/Bureau of Blind Services 
 Position Working Title: Bureau Chief/Bureau of Blind Services 
Payroll Title: Senior Public Service Administrator Option 6 
 Location: 100 West Randolph Suite 5-300/Chicago, Illinois 
 Salary Range: $51,540/year to $145,536/year 
 Closing Date to Apply: March 14, 2014 
 The position offers creative opportunities for forward-looking, pragmatic, motivated individuals 
who seek opportunities and experience across a variety of professional responsibilities while 
developing areas of focus with the potential to take on leadership roles. 
 Description of Duties: The Bureau Chief for the Bureau of Blind Services develops, plans, 
directs, and coordinates the operations and activities of approximately 125 staff, located in field 
offices throughout the state and the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education located in 
Chicago, who providing vocational rehabilitation services to approximating 2500 individuals 
who are blind or visually impaired to gain competitive employment and to live independently. 
The Bureau Chief Over sees the vending program and maintains a committee to address the 
needs of customers within the vending program. The Bureau Chief is responsible for the 
development, review, and recommendation of budget, policy, rules and procedures covering the 
scope of services provided by the Bureau. The Bureau Chief is the liaison to Department and 
Division Bureau Chiefs, Managers, State and Federal agencies, the public, etc advising and 
consulting regarding interpretation of laws, rules, policies, and regulations. This position 
represents the Division at legislative hearings as well as reviewing and making recommendations 
on proposed legislation affecting the Division as well as services to customers. The Bureau Chief 
works closely with, and reports directly to, the Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Director. 
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 Job Announcement 
Illinois Department of Human Services 
Division of Rehabilitation Services/Bureau of Blind Services 
 Requirements: Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 
four years college with course work in a rehabilitation, social, or human services field. Prefers 
master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Administration. Requires four 
years progressively responsible administrative experience in the administration, planning, and 
supervision of a rehabilitation service delivery program for individuals who are blind or visually 
impaired. Requires working knowledge of federal requirements related to the rehabilitation 
programs including the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, the 
Americans with Disability Act, etc. Requires thorough knowledge of eligibility procedures, 
medical aspects of disabilities, counseling techniques, job development techniques, labor market 
trends, budgeting and grant preparation. Requires ability to travel statewide. 
 Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and 
resume by the closing date via mail or fax to: 
 Sherrie Bridges 
Personnel Liaison 
Department of Human Services 
Division of Rehabilitation Services 
100 South Grand Avenue East, 2nd floor 
Springfield, Illinois 62794 
Fax: (217) 558-6275 
 Application materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in 
the next step of the selection process.