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Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Services Administrator for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. An ideal candidate that will support the values and vision of the agency and have passion and an ability to advocate and enable growth in our individuals. The Residential Services Administrator will direct the day-to-day activities through administrative and programmatic staff that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The Murray Developmental Center is consistently and respectfully providing quality person-centered supports and services to people with developmental disabilities to assist them in achieving optimal health, independence and happiness and to develop or maintain family and community involvement to the maximum extent possible.
Essential Functions Serves as a Residential Services Administrator. Directs professional staff and non-professional unit staff in formulating and implementing programs and habilitation/treatment plans for individuals served. Serves as full-line supervisor. Coordinates unit programs with other units. Verifies unit program policies, procedures and treatment plans comply with Department rules and regulations, Center policy and procedures, Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health, as well as other relevant standards and regulations. Develops and implements unit training programs. Attends Executive Committee meetings to determine unit and Center policy and procedures. 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 (4) years college with course work in a social or human services field. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of professional experience working with residential treatment programs, services, policies and procedures. Four (4) years of professional experience in developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program. Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off. Four (4) years of professional experience developing and monitoring plans of corrective action. Four (4) years of professional experience in the formulation and implementation of treatment programs and habilitation plans. Four (4) years of professional experience organizing, administering, and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability work on-call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to serve as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 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. •The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
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Residential Services Administrator
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A Residential Services Administrator provides administrative support for the residential services office at a college or university. The office comprehensively programs the experience of living on and off campus in a residence hall.
$91,251 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requisition ID:
57489 OpeningDate:
07/28/2026Closing Date:
08/10/2026Agency:
Department of Human ServicesClass Title:
SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN
(40070)Skill Option:
Health and Human ServicesBilingual Option:
NoneSalary:
Anticipated Salary:
$9,495•$10,746 per month ($113,940•$128,952 per year)Job Type:
SalariedCategory:
Full TimeCounty:
ClintonNumber of Vacancies:
1Bargaining Unit Code:
NoneMerit Comp Code:
Term Appointment/ Agency A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach aDETAILED
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to theMY DOCUMENTS
section of your application if you decide to provide one. 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. 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.Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Services Administrator for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. An ideal candidate that will support the values and vision of the agency and have passion and an ability to advocate and enable growth in our individuals. The Residential Services Administrator will direct the day-to-day activities through administrative and programmatic staff that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The Murray Developmental Center is consistently and respectfully providing quality person-centered supports and services to people with developmental disabilities to assist them in achieving optimal health, independence and happiness and to develop or maintain family and community involvement to the maximum extent possible.
Essential Functions Serves as a Residential Services Administrator. Directs professional staff and non-professional unit staff in formulating and implementing programs and habilitation/treatment plans for individuals served. Serves as full-line supervisor. Coordinates unit programs with other units. Verifies unit program policies, procedures and treatment plans comply with Department rules and regulations, Center policy and procedures, Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health, as well as other relevant standards and regulations. Develops and implements unit training programs. Attends Executive Committee meetings to determine unit and Center policy and procedures. 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 (4) years college with course work in a social or human services field. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of professional experience working with residential treatment programs, services, policies and procedures. Four (4) years of professional experience in developing strategic plans, long and short-term goals for a residential treatment program. Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off. Four (4) years of professional experience developing and monitoring plans of corrective action. Four (4) years of professional experience in the formulation and implementation of treatment programs and habilitation plans. Four (4) years of professional experience organizing, administering, and evaluating ongoing services in a multi-disciplinary operation. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability work on-call, after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to serve as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 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. •The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.