Vision & Hearing Program Manager; Public Service Administrator

Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with planning, developing, coordinating and participating in the statewide vision and hearing screening conservation services program and the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Program for children and adults. The role plans, develops and supervises a program that reviews applications for certifying hearing instrument dispensers and issuing licenses; manages financial activities of the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Program;

assigns, coordinates and supervises activities of the vision and hearing field staff; evaluates the Section’s vision and hearing training programs; assists in the evaluation of the Department’s program of vision and hearing services, research, public information/outreach and education services; and coordinates interagency conservation training activities. Serves as working supervisor. Hybrid remote workplan available per agency policy and operational need.

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and participates in the statewide program of vision and hearing screening.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Assists with planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating the mandated Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Program.
• Maintains records and reports relative to all segments of the statewide vision and hearing screening and training program.
• Develops and submits policy statements relative to the function of the Vision and Hearing Screening Program.
• Prepares vision and hearing screening budget, with input and assistance from fiscal staff, manages financial activities of the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Program, recommends budget allocation to separate vision and hearing screening efforts and the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Program, manages expenditures of allocated program funds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of health and human services.

• Master’s Degree in the field of Audiology, Speech Pathology, Optometry, or Nursing.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience in public health, human services, audiology, optometry or nursing.
• Three (3) years of experience in the areas of diagnostic audiology, deafness/hearing impairment, optometry, or vision impairment.
• Three (3) years of experience in fields of statewide programs and inter-agency activities.
• Three (3) years of experience working with the Microsoft suite of programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Revolving door restrictions apply to this position as described in state law; notice requirements may apply if pursuing non-State employment during state employment or within one year after ending State employment.
• This position requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest as mandated by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package, including flexible and hybrid work schedules where available, comprehensive health plans, pension, deferred compensation, pre-tax programs, vacation and sick leave, personal business days, paid holidays, parental leave and employee assistance resources. For more information about benefits, please visit the official state benefits page.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees health and safety initiatives across Illinois. With an annual budget of over $2 billion, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH aims to protect the health and wellness of Illinois residents through prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Headquarter

Location:

535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: DPH.HR Recruiter

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield