Gambling Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 49766

Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: 10/02/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,589 - $9,541 per month ($79,068 - $114,492 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire an Executive II to serve as the statewide coordinator of the Gambling Initiative within the Bureau of Program Development. Implements DBHR and/or Gambling Initiative policy. Organizes, plans, monitors and reports DBHR activities related to the Gambling Initiative. Reviews and monitors contracts and approves subcontractors for the Gambling Initiative. Monitors and evaluates work products, services, materials, projects and programs related to the Gambling Initiative. Provides consultation and technical assistance to DBHR funded programs related to the Gambling Initiative. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Gambling Coordinator.
• Assists in reviewing and delivering training modules developed by the Illinois Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) and other training partners.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes existing policies and procedures related to the Gambling Initiative.
• Travels to conduct on-site monitoring of gaming establishments to ensure the signage and public awareness materials are appropriately displayed in compliance with existing policies.
• Travels in the provision of monitoring and corrective action plan development and implementation related to compliance monitoring and licensure oversight of providers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Of the two (2) years of experience, requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in substance and/or gambling treatment and recovery programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in substance and/or gambling treatment and recovery programming.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in contract/grant development, monitoring and compliance activities and knowledge of contract and budget requirements.
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing, reviewing and delivering training modules and technical assistance modules for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years reviewing, evaluating and analyzing existing policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with community-based organizations to assure compliance with legislative, rule and/or policy requirements.
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and/or Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)/Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and/or Problem and Compulsive Gambling Certification (PCGC)/International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC) certification(s).

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• 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.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery

Gambling Initiative Program

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

As 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)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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