Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Springfield, IL
As services and supports in Illinois undergo further evolution due to changes to home and community-based services regulations outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, IARF is seeking a qualified and motivated individual as Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities. This position will be central to assisting IARF leadership and the Board of Directors establish policy priorities and implementing those priorities.
The Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities will:
As services and supports in Illinois undergo further evolution due to changes to home and community-based services regulations outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, IARF is seeking a qualified and motivated individual as Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities. This position will be central to assisting IARF leadership and the Board of Directors establish policy priorities and implementing those priorities.
The Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities will:
• Move community services into the future. The Policy Director will lead IARF in discussions with state agency staff, legislators, and other stakeholders in advancing ID/DD policy priorities.
• Join a proactive team. The IARF staff work side by side to assist in developing and implementing the priorities established by the Board of Directors. Our team loves what they do and works together to support IARF as a whole.
• Receive a strong salary and benefits. The salary of the Policy Director for Developmental Disabilities is commensurate with the experience and expectations of the position. IARF offers excellent benefits, including health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick and personal time, matching 401(k), and flexible benefit plan enrollment.
IARF is seeking candidates with the following backgrounds, experiences, and flexibilities:
IARF is seeking candidates with the following backgrounds, experiences, and flexibilities:
• Two – five years working in healthcare or human services policy development and/or implementation.
• A Master’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, public policy or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Proven record of advancing public policies; and
• Flexibility to travel to national conferences, Chicago, Springfield, and Washington, D.C. as needed.
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Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and expecations of the position.
About Illinois Association of Rehabilitation FacilitiesThe Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is Illinois’ leading trade association advocating on behalf of community-based services and supports for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. For over 30 years, IARF has been the voice of community-based services to state and federal governments. As the provision of services and supports have changed during this timeframe, so have our efforts evolved to ensure providers are active stakeholders in system changes
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and expecations of the position.
About Illinois Association of Rehabilitation FacilitiesThe Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) is Illinois’ leading trade association advocating on behalf of community-based services and supports for children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. For over 30 years, IARF has been the voice of community-based services to state and federal governments. As the provision of services and supports have changed during this timeframe, so have our efforts evolved to ensure providers are active stakeholders in system changes