Center Director

Job Requisition ID:

55790

Opening Date:

05/05/2026

Closing Date:

06/04/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services Class Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN

(40070)•Center Director (SPSA, Option 6)

Skill Option:

Health and Human Services Salary:

Anticipated Salary $12,500•13,500 per month ($150,000•162,000 per year)

Job Type:

Salaried Category:

Full Time County:

Clinton Number of Vacancies:

1

Bargaining Unit Code:

None •

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

•DO

NOT APPLY ONLINE PLEASE NOTE

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, YOU MUST EMAIL BOTH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME.

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to: Greg.

A.Donathan@illinois.

gov Application deadline:

Thursday, June 4, 2026 (11:59pm) Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Center Director for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, 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 las those publicized by other accrediting agencies. The Murray Developmental Center serves adults with developmental disabilities who have several medical and/or behavioral needs. Essential Functions Serves as Center Director for Murray Developmental Center. Provides overall direction, review, and enforcement of standards of individual habilitation in accordance with Departmental Policy and Procedures, Directives, Center policies and procedures, IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health), Federal, CMS (Central Management Services) and other relevant standards. Directs the preparation of periodic and special studies to evaluate existing policies and procedures within the Center. Works cooperatively with the Southern Developmental Disabilities Network Facilitator. Serves as full-line supervisor. Coordinates the admission, discharge, and transfer (including post discharge follow up services) of persons served. 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:

1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Division of Developmental Disabilities Murray Developmental Center Administration Work County:

Clinton 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) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Nearest Major Market:

Mount Vernon Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$150,000.00•$162,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Rehabilitation center Application Question(s): Do you possess at least four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a social or human services organization, preferably within a Mental Health or Developmental Disabilities?

Work Location:

In person