From dandrews920 at comcast.net Thu Jun 13 15:31:06 2024 From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (dandrews920 at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:31:06 -0500 Subject: [VendTalk] FW: BEPB Program Administrator Posting In-Reply-To: <027201dabda5$07bdbe60$17393b20$@nfbofillinois.org> References: <027201dabda5$07bdbe60$17393b20$@nfbofillinois.org> Message-ID: <0e7901dabda6$b6819f60$2384de20$@comcast.net> Good morning, The posting for the Blind Entrepreneur Program Administrator position is live! Please share within your networks in order for our blind vending program to have the best leadership possible. Thanks for all that you do. Marilyn Green, President National Federation of the Blind of Illinois 312-343-8396 president at nfbofillinois.org www.nfbofillinois.org Live the life you want! The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. Subject: BEPB Program Administrator Posting Good morning, the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, blind vending program for Illinois, BEPB Program Administrator position has been posted, Business Enterprise Program Administrator (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (OPTION 1 GEN ADM/BU We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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Date: Jun 12, 2024 Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703 Job Requisition ID: 38350 Agency: Department of Human Services Opening Date: 06/13/2024 Closing Date/Time: 06/27/2024 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,486 - $11,710 per month ($101,832 - $140,520 per year) Job Type: Salaried County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: None ****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**************** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. 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. Posting Identification Number 38350 Position Overview The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state?s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This administrator coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services/Business Enterprise Program for the Blind overseeing staff working with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind in monitoring the daily operations of the vending facility programs throughout the state, researching new locations, developing new marketing techniques, and providing training to prospective vendors. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a dynamic and organized administrator with strong communication and leadership skills. Job Responsibilities 1. Serves as administrator of the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services/ Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB). 2. Develops and recommends policies and procedures covering Business Enterprise Program for the Blind responsibilities. 3. Researches and develops new marketing techniques, training, vending locations, financial monitoring and planning, evaluation, and analysis of Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. 4. Serves as full-line supervisor. 5. Verifies the application of sound fiscal and generally acceptable business practices in the overall operation of the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. 6. Attends conferences and meetings and represents DRS as it pertains to the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. 7. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties as enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. 2. Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications 1. Four (4) years of professional experience managing a state, federal or private program working with business entrepreneurs. 2. Three (3) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), the Americans with Disabilities Act, Randolph-Sheppard Act, etc. 3. Three (3) years of professional experience providing services in a public or private agency working with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and/or Deaf/Blind. 4. Three (3) years of professional experience researching, developing, and implementing marketing strategies to develop appropriate locations, enhance sales and increase customer base. 5. Two (2) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating clearly and tactfully with a wide range of individuals that include agency staff, state agency officials, employees, public legislators, internal and external stakeholders, community service providers, building owners, professional groups, and the public. 6. Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience managing personnel, assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending and/or implementing counseling and/or discipline activities following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off and preparing staff evaluations. Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to travel statewide. 2. Requires basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 3. *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 Work Location: 809 Commercial Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Division of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services Business Enterprise Program for the Blind Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit at Illinois.gov Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services ; 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. Revolving Door: 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. 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(r) Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans * 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions * Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. 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