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Governor of Illinois

HEARING & SPEECH ADVANCED SPECIALIST

Governor of Illinois, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087

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Job Requisition ID: 45750 Opening Date:

04/09/2025 Closing Date/Time: 04/22/2025 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: HEARING & SPEECH ADVANCED SPEC - 18227 Skill Option: Dual License - Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Bilingual Option: Manual Communication (Sign) Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,066 - $10,326 per month ($84,792 - $123,912 per year) + bilingual pay Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Lake Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position

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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. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number:

45750 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Hearing and Speech Advanced Specialist for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to coordinate the entire hearing and speech services program. Recruits graduate students for internship training and clinical practicums. Develops and implements comprehensive speech, language and hearing services. Utilizes manual communication skills with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Essential Functions Coordinates hearing and speech services at the Kiley Developmental Center.

Provides direct professional clinical speech pathology and audiology services to an assigned caseload.

Develops and oversees practicums for graduate students for internship training and clinical practicums.

Serves as designated lead worker.

Functions as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team. Discusses current caseload and recommends development of a comprehensive service plan which meets the needs of the individuals served.

Translates functions/procedures into sign language for individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.

Prepares routine and specialized reports.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires possession of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from an approved program.

Requires a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).

Requires a valid, current Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist (either teaching or non-teaching) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Requires three (3) years of directly related clinical experience in an advanced clinical setting.

Requires the ability to communicate in sign language at a colloquial skill level.

Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.

Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

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.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch Work Location:

1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 Agency Contact:

DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com

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