Division Manager (SPSA, 1)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 60064 Opening Date: 10/29/2026 Closing Date: 11/16/2026 Agency: Department on Aging Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $11500, Full Range: $11500 - $13500 Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. About the Agency The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan • Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) • 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) • 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year • 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) • 13-14 paid holidays per year • 12 weeks of paid parental leave • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. Position Overview Join us as the Division Manager of Home and Community Services, overseeing the day‑to‑day management, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Community Care Program (CCP), Older Americans Act (OAA) Programs, and associated grants. In this pivotal role, you will guide program strategy, ensure operational excellence, and support services that help older adults thrive in their communities. Working collaboratively with the Division Manager of Planning, Research, and Development, you will help ensure compliance with the 1915(c) Medicaid waiver and contribute to the development of responses to key performance metrics. You will also direct the timely preparation of mandated plans and reports that guide statewide aging services. As a full‑line supervisor, you will lead and develop a professional team while partnering closely with executive leadership to shape division goals, implement system improvements, and drive innovation aligned with agency priorities. You will also serve as a trusted resource to Area Agencies on Aging, community‑based organizations, and other stakeholders across Illinois—supporting the coordination and enhancement of services for older adults. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the statewide level while advancing initiatives that improve quality of life for older Illinoisans. Essential Functions Subject to management approval, directs the management, implementation, and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Community Care Program (CCP) and Older Americans Act (OAA) Programs, and OAA related grants. Collaborates with the Division Manager of Planning Research and Development to ensure compliance with and development of responses to the performance metrics of the Persons Who Are Elderly 1915 (c) Medicaid waiver. Directs the timely planning and preparation of statutorily mandated plans and reports. Serves as full-line supervisor. Confers with the Director Deputy Director and other Executive staff in establishing the Division goals, systems changes, and innovation to meet the overarching Agency goals. Provides consultation to Area Agencies on Aging, Home and Community based organizations and individuals in the development and coordination of programs and services for older people throughout Illinois. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications Prefers five years of experience working with program administered by the Department on Aging. Prefers five years of experience developing, implementing, and monitoring social service programs. Prefers five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of the Federal Older Americans Acts and the State Community Care Program. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a criminal background check. Requires monthly travel statewide. 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. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. ***The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Exempt Position This is an exempt position and is not subject to the standard hiring process. 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. Economic Interest This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: