BUSINESS MANAGER

at  State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: BUSINESS MANAGER - 05815
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,703 - $8,539 per month ($68,436 - $102,468 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

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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 Mental Health is seeking to hire a Business Manager for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to serve as the Business Manager and perform responsible managerial duties in the administration of the fiscal, business and service operations. Plans, supervises and controls activities of the Dietary Services, Patient Resources, Housekeeping Services, Laundry Services, Property & Supply. Develops, revises and implements facility business operations, rules, regulations and procedures. Assists in the development of facility budgets and requisitions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with a major in business administration or a related field.
• Requires two (2) years professional business experience such as might be obtained as a Business Administrative Specialist or successful completion of a training course approved by the agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of professional experience managing and directing a large-scale multi-faceted support operations office for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling, training staff, preparing and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
• Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing automated accounting systems and financial spreadsheets.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Two (2) years of professional experience recommending, developing and implementing procedures, methods and systems for effective cost control, operation and management for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking.
• Two (2) years of basic proficiency in the use of Systems Application and Product (SAP) and Microsoft Office, including developing and working in Excel spreadsheet.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• 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: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542
  Division of Mental Health
  Chester Mental Health Center
  Fiscal/Support Services
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

• Serves as the Business Manager and performs responsible managerial duties in the administration of the fiscal, business and service operations at Chester Mental Health Center.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Assists in the development of facility budgets and requisitions including ordering supplies for the Dietary, Laundry and Housekeeping Services Departments.
• Oversees and monitors all records and work schedules to verify the effective and efficient functioning of the Dietary, Laundry and Housekeeping Services Department and provides the Business Administrator with summaries of those records and schedules.
• Participates as an active member of the Infection Control Committee, the Emergency Management Committee, the Management and Operations Committee and the Health and Safety Committee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.