Job Requisition ID: 59281
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR I - 26811
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,135 - $8,790 per month ($73,620 - $105,480 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 1 early, 1 late, rotating weekend & holiday coverage
7:45 AM - 4:15 PM Early shift choice of 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM or 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM Late Shift choice of 12:00PM- 8:30 PM, 12:30 PM-9:00 PM, 1:00 PM- 9:30 PM, 1:30-10:00 PM
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Shapiro Developmental Center
Residential Unit 502
Work County: Kankakee
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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