Labor Relations Advisor Job at Illinois Staffing in Jacksonville

Job Posting

This job was posted by Illinois JobLink. For more information, please see Illinois JobLink. Agency: Department of Human Services. Location: Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650. Opening Date: 12/26/2025. Closing Date: 1/09/2026. Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,360 - $10,360 per month ($100,320 - $124,320 per year) + Bilingual Pay. Bilingual Option: Manual Communication (Sign). Category: Full Time. County: Morgan. Number of Vacancies: 1. A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a detailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. 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. Posting Identification Number: 51866.

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Position Overview

Under direction of the Superintendent(s) serves as Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School of the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). This position directs and administers the Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims. Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant, building maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and serves as full-line supervisor. Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency. Utilizes personal computer software to create a variety of reports from computers database at both schools. Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI. Utilizes sign language in the performance of duties. Serves as the Title IX liaison at both ISD/ISVI for Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). Travels in the performance of duties.

Essential Functions

- Serves as the Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).

- Directs and administers the Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims.

- Responsible for the overall administrative supervision of physical plant, building maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, and housekeeping programs for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD).

- Serves as full-line supervisor.

- Monitors physical operations of the school to ensure safety and efficiency.

- Serves as liaison for Title IX for ISD and ISVI.

- Serves as liaison for EEO/Affirmative Action Officer for ISD and ISVI.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience working with labor relations rules and collective bargaining contracts. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively (written and oral) to identify and resolve human resources issues and adopt efficient and effective course(s) of action. Two (2) years of professional experience working within the field of human resources and being responsible for Workers Compensation and Risk Management Programs for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims, state and federal requirements, policies, procedures, and practices for a public.