Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 56267 
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 06/19/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option:  Health and Human Services  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $12,500-$13,500 per month ($150,000-$162,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Cook
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

 

Center Director (SPSA, Option 6)

 

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

A resume and cover letter should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.

 

Posting Identification Number: 56267

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Center Director for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois. An Ideal candidate will support the values and vision of the agency and have a passion and ability to advocate and enable growth in our individuals. The incumbent will direct, review and enforce standards of individual care, treatment and training to verify such treatment is in accordance with current Illinois and Federal Laws, DHS policies and regulations, local facility policies applicable Accreditation Standards as well as those publicized by other accrediting agencies. The Ludeman Developmental Center serves adults with developmental disabilities who have several medical and/or behavioral needs.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Facility Director for Ludeman Developmental Center. Directs, reviews, and enforces standards of care, treatment, and training in accordance with Illinois and Federal laws, DHS policies and regulations, local facility policies and applicable Accreditation Standards. 
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Directs and provides administrative management and direction to Plant Operations, Community Placement Services, Human Resources, Fiscal Services, Medical Services, and Internal Investigations. 
• Works cooperatively with the South Suburban Network facilitator.
• Encourages community participation in Center programs to verify public understanding of developmental disabilities programs and coordinates with professional organizations to raise standards of professional skills in treatment, prevention, training and research by speaking before various groups to solicit understanding, appreciation and assistance for all mental health programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a social or human services organization, preferably within a Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities Organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience organizing, administering and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation.
• Five (5) years of professional experience interacting with and communicating in oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders including the use of computers.
• Five (5) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with Federal and State standards and regulations relative to residential care and treatment programs.
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program.
• Five (5) years of professional experience interpreting, recommending and designing and implementing staffing plans for a public or private organization.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in clinical social work, psychology, medicine, hospital administration or a closely related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to work on call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability travel in the performance of job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*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, 1-hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 114 N Orchard Dr, Park Forest, Illinois, 60466 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Ludeman Developmental Center

Administration
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Greg.A.Donathan@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

 

About the Agency: 

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

 

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)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: Greg.A.Donathan@illinois.gov

Application deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 (11:59pm)

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work

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