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100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60901, USA
Listed on 2026-08-24
Listing for:
State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
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Government
Government Agency -
Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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, your 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 Medical Director for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois. Board Certification is required to plan, administer, and evaluate the delivery of medical services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Shapiro Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Medical Director for the Shapiro Center.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Plans and coordinates the delivery of medical and dental services of a team of physicians and health care providers engaged in providing individuals with evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care.
- Develops, plans, and implements goals and objectives associated with medical services provided by the center staff and outpatient services and supports for individuals who reside in community settings or other state operated settings.
- Serves as a member of the center’s Executive Council and provides input to and/or chairs other center standing and ad hoc committees.
- Serves as Administrator on Duty (AOD) and on a rotating schedule exercising full authority after business hours and weekends, authorizing consent for medical treatment, restraints, etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Position Requirements
Doctorate,
3+ Years
work experience Minimum Qualifications
- Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and an American Board of Medical Specialties certification in Internal Medicine.
- Requires three (3) years of substantive medical administrative experience in directing, planning, and evaluating a medical/clinical program.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with professional health services, disciplines and program support functions which must be coordinated in administering a comprehensive medical health program.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing and evaluating the delivery of medical care, treatment, and services.
- Three (3) years of professional experience as a physician working with concepts and practices in internal medicine.
- Three (3) years of professional experience recommending changes to medical service programs.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical medical training and assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and/or external stakeholders daily on medical services.
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on medical services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
- Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff in the medical field.
- Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- 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.
Additional Information / Benefits
s 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)
Contact Information
Contact Name: State of Illinois - Department of Human Services
Contact Phone: 3124970396
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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